Address
Nationality
Ethiopian
Research Interests
Humanitarian and Human Rights Laws, Refugee Laws, Climate Justice and Biodiversity protections, Women and Child Rights in Crisis
Education
M.A in ‘Ethics-Economics, Law and Politics’, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Masters (LL.M) in Taxation and Investment Laws, Mekelle University, Ethiopia
Bachelor’s in law (LL.B), University of Gondar, Ethiopia
Work Experience and other Activities
Student assistant at the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV)
Student Assistant- Historisches Institut- Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Volunteer, UN Commission of Inquiry on Genocide in Tigray – Legal research and documentation of war crimes and gender-based violence
Researcher, Project ‘COVID-19 socio-political impact tracing in Ethiopia’, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Aksum University Law Clinic – Voluntary legal advice and representation of children, women, and persons with
disabilities in courts on matters related to socio-economic rights.
University of Gondar Law Clinic – Student assistant for Lawyers of the Law Clinic
Teaching Experience
Aksum University, Ethiopia
- Public International Law
- Human Rights Law
- Refugee Law-
- Private International Law
- Humanitarian Law
- Investment and Taxation Laws
Grants and Awards
DAAD Special Grant, Ruhr-University, Bochum
Spielraum e.V. Scholarship for Student Parents, Ruhr-University, Bochum
International Office University Entrance Scholarship, Ruhr-University, Bochum
Graduate Funding Scholarship for Young University Lecturers
Scholarship for Outstanding Students, Education Ministry, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Language Skills
Tigrigna (mother tongue)
English (fluent)
Amharic (Fluent)
German (A2, and learning)
Tigre (fluent)
Arabic (intermediate)
Ge’ez (intermediate)