Desset Abebe

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About Desset Abebe

Experienced professional with over 17 years of expertise in program management, policy development, and partnership coordination within intergovernmental organizations, including the United Nations (UNODC Headquarters, Vienna; UN Women Ethiopia) and key government entities such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission. Specialized in program and grant management, monitoring and evaluation, and strategic partnerships across focus areas such as human rights, gender equality, international law, and peace and security. Demonstrated leadership in advancing women’s empowerment and gender-responsive frameworks in alignment with global mandates like CEDAW and the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda. An accomplished advocate for human rights, with academic credentials that include a Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights and Democratization in Africa (University of Pretoria) and degrees in Law and Political Science from Haromaya and Addis Ababa Universities. Extensive experience in leveraging data analysis, research, and knowledge management to inform impactful programs and drive organizational goals. Passionate about fostering inclusive governance, combating systemic inequalities, and advancing sustainable development through evidence-based strategies and innovative solutions.