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.
Power and Duties
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 to ensure the peace, security and
freedom of the country and its people;
In collaboration with relevant Regional Organs, facilitate the
provision of proper protection to citizens living in any part of
the country;
Work in cooperation with relevant government organs, cultural
and religious organizations, and other pertinent bodies to
ensure peace and mutual respect among followers of different
religions and beliefs, as well as nations, nationalities and
peoples;
In cooperation with the relevant actors, work towards the
creation of national consensus on critical national issue;
propose recommendations to the government, and upon approval,
follow up their implementation;
In cooperation with concerned bodies, promote the enhancement
of cultural exchange, civic education, and artistic works that
build national unity and consensus;
Develop awareness creation and sensitization strategies to
foster a culture of respect and tolerance among individuals and
groups, and follow up their implementation;
Identify factors serving as causes of conflicts among
communities; submit a study proposing recommendations to keep
communities away from conflict and instability, and implement
same upon approval;
Register religious organizations and associations;
Oversee and follow up national intelligence and security, as
well as information network and financial security functions;
Supervise and follow up on the proper execution of functions
related to Federal Police
Lead and follow up citizenship, national identification card,
immigration, passport and vital events registration or issuance
functions;
Lead and follow up on the affairs of immigrants, political
asylum seekers and returnee
Make appropriate preparations for natural man-made disasters;
lead and follow up on national disaster risk management; and
more.
