The “Promoting Human Rights Based Approach towards Vulnerable Groups in Prisons in Ethiopia” project has been implemented by Center for Justice (CJ)and its partners, with the main aim of increasing demand and support for the promotion and protection of the human rights of prisoners in Amhara, Oromia and Federal prisons.

The project has provided business skills training for 2,105 vulnerable groups of prisoners, including 500 women and girl prisoners; 1,500 youth prisoners; 90 prisoners living with HIV AIDS, and 15 prisoners with disabilities. The training was provided for three days at Kaliti, Adama, Bahirdar and Debrebirhan prisons.

It aims to create awareness around positive selfimage, and how to exercise the prisoners’ rights for self-development. The training also covered business skills, including self-employment, personal initiative, identifying business opportunities, goal setting, time management skills and other related topics.