Building a Peaceful Ethiopia Together
Strengthening peace, security, and national unity through collaborative efforts and community engagement.
Volunteers in action across Ethiopia
Volunteer Work in Action
See how our volunteers are making a difference across Ethiopia through community engagement, education, and peace-building initiatives.
Community Outreach
Our volunteers work directly with communities to address local needs and build sustainable peace initiatives.
Peace Education
Educational programs that promote conflict resolution, tolerance, and mutual understanding across generations.
Environmental Peacebuilding
Combining ecological restoration with community dialogue to address resource-based conflicts.
About Us
The Ministry of Peace is dedicated to sustaining Ethiopia's reforms through peace-building measures, strengthening the rule of law, and building capacity in peace and security sectors.
Our History
The Ministry of Peace was established under proclamation number 1097/2011 on October 16, 2018. The office of the Ministry of Peace was created to sustain the reforms that Ethiopia is currently undergoing through peace-building measures, establishing and strengthening the rule of law, and building the capacity of peace and security focused sectors.
Additionally, the office is tasked with using already existing social customs to deepen and sustain peace-building objectives and building national consensus.
Years of Service
Dedicated to peace and unity
Powers and Duties
Public Order & Security
Work in cooperation with concerned Federal and Regional State government organs to ensure the maintenance of public order; develop strategies, and undertake awareness creation and sensitization activities.
Citizen Protection
In collaboration with relevant Regional Organs, facilitate the provision of proper protection to citizens living in any part of the country.
Interfaith & Cultural Harmony
Work in cooperation with relevant government organs, cultural and religious organizations to ensure peace and mutual respect among followers of different religions and beliefs.
National Consensus
In cooperation with the relevant actors, work towards the creation of national consensus on critical national issues; propose recommendations to the government.
Cultural Exchange & Civic Education
In cooperation with concerned bodies, promote the enhancement of cultural exchange, civic education, and artistic works that build national unity and consensus.
Conflict Prevention
Identify factors serving as causes of conflicts among communities; submit a study proposing recommendations to keep communities away from conflict and instability.
Religious Organizations
Register religious organizations and associations to ensure proper governance and transparency.
Disaster Management
Make appropriate preparations for natural and man-made disasters; lead and follow up on national disaster risk management.
Volunteers
Active nationwide
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Regions
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Lives Impacted
Through our programs