@DanielBekele

Executive Director @AfricanChildFrm Formerly Chief Commissioner @EthioHRC, Senior Advisor @Amnesty, Africa Director @HRW, Policy Director @ActionAid Ethiopia

 Ethiopia, US
Joined July 2009
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Malawi Hon. Minister of @MoGCDSW_Malawi join ACPF regional convening in Malawi to strengthen CSOs capacity fighting stigma, violence & exclusion of children with Albinism. No Child Should Live in the Shadows. Read ACPF Report including 4 Regional Briefs.
African Child Policy Forum (ACPF)@AfricanChildFrmOct 22
Children with albinism in Africa still face stigma, violence and exclusion. ACPF and YONECO opened a regional training in Lilongwe, Malawi, building on ACPF’s study “Living in the Shadows: Children with Albinism in Africa”. Read the full Press Release: africanchildforum.org/africa…
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Antimicrobial resistance is an urgent children’s rights crisis in Africa. At the 48th ACERWC Session, ACPF and Leiden University’s Children’s Rights Legal Clinic urged the AU and Member States to put children’s rights at the heart of AMR governance. africanchildforum.org/africa…
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What role do families play in children’s wellbeing and protection, and how can governments support them? The African Report on Child Wellbeing 2026, with case studies from Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Tanzania and Zimbabwe, launches 26 November.
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.@AfricanChildFrm & Leiden University presenting our joint policy briefing paper at @acerwc session and urging AU & member states to recognize Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) as an urgent environmental crisis and child rigjts issue affecting millions of African children.
ACERWC@acerwcOct 15
Briefing paper titled “Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Children’s Rights, and the Right to a Healthy Environment in Africa”
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Continental Commitments and the Way Forward 48th Ordinary Session of the ACERWC – Day of General Discussion Violence Against Children and Harmful Practices: Navigating the Digital Frontier Statement by: Dr Daniel Bekele Executive Director ACPF Please visit africanchildforum.org/contin…
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ACPF PRESS RELEASE Africa: ACPF Calls for Fast-tracked Implementation of Africa’s Commitment to Ending Violence Against Children Please visit: africanchildforum.org/africa…
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At the 48th ACERWC Ordinary Session in Lesotho, ACPF Executive Director Dr. Daniel Bekele called for greater investment in children, stronger protection, child-centred governance, and safer digital spaces. Read the full statement: africanchildforum.org/africa…
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Highlighting key priorities that deserve our collective attention including to strengthen protection for children affected by conflict & humanitarian emergency; and address opportunities & risks presented by the digital environment
ACERWC@acerwcOct 13
🗣️[In Their Words]🎤 Dr. Daniel Bekele, Executive Director ACPF at #ACERWC48. 1/2 "We must invest more seriously in Africa's children" There is no clearer indicator of political commitment than public investment. While African governments have made important commitments in
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.@AfricanChildFrm working with partners to place children's rights at the center of Africa’s economic transformation agenda by advancing child rights compliant business practices across Africa. @acerwc
African Child Policy Forum (ACPF)@AfricanChildFrmOct 12
Press Release: African Child Policy Forum urges stakeholders to integrate children’s rights into business practices, trade, and investment. For ACPF's report "Toiling for Survival: Children in the Urban Informal Sector in Africa," click here: africanchildforum.org/resour…,
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ACERWC@acerwcOct 12
Advancing the Rights of Children With Disabilities in Africa: During its 11th meeting held in Maseru, the ACERWC Working Group on CWD discussed its work plan, explored areas of collaboration with the AU-HHS on projects for children with disabilities.
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. @AfricanChildFrm is pleased to be collaborating with @acerwc on this critical dialogue forum. We have an opportunity to ensure business has positive and responsible impact aligned with Africa’s dev’t agenda.
ACERWC@acerwcOct 12
The ACERWC Working Group on Business and Children’s Rights, in collaboration with the African Child Policy Forum, is convening a Dialogue Forum on Business and Children’s Rights.
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ACERWC@acerwcOct 12
Willa Kunda from Zambia and Akissi Marie from Côte d’Ivoire shared children’s perspectives on the impact of business activities on children’s rights.
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Looking forward to joining @acerwc critical conversation on ending violence against children.
ACERWC@acerwcOct 10
Meet the panelists for Session V of the Day of General Discussion Ms. Nena Thundu: Presentation on the Common African Position on Ending Violence Against Children and priorities ahead of the Second Global Ministerial Conference on Violence Against Children
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ACERWC@acerwcSep 21
📢 48th Ordinary Session of the ACERWC is fast approaching! Register today to participate. 📍 Maseru, Lesotho 🗓️ 13–20 October 2026 👉 Secure your accreditation now: accreditation.africanunion.o… 👉 Explore the full programme here: acerwc.africa/en/article/eve…
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Congratulations to our ED, Dr. Daniel Bekele (@DanielBekele), on receiving the iChange Nations Global Voice of Change Award in Harare, Zimbabwe. Read the full press release at africanchildforum.org #ChildRights #Africa
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AMR is a critical children’s rights crisis in Africa. Read our joint briefing with Leiden Children’s Rights Legal Clinic for key recommendations. africanchildforum.org/, africanchildforum.org/new202…, africanchildforum.org/new202…
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Kenya: Leave No Child Behind ACPF new report lauds Kenya's efforts in advancing disability-inclusive pre-primary education and urges for concrete action to address significant gaps between policy and implementation... Read More africanchildforum.org/kenya-…
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Daniel Bekele as the new Executive Director of the African Child Policy Forum (ACPF), Dr. Daniel Bekele is a distinguished human rights lawyer, policy advocate ... Read More on africanchildforum.org/ #ChildRights #ACPF xitter.cf/AfricanChildFrm/status…
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Honored to join @AfricanChildFrm . My vision is to strengthen institutions, advance evidence-based advocacy & amplify children’s voices to ensure that children not only survive but thrive   share.google/4DdVu6DHPV2ZoVg…

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Volker Türk
@volker_turk4 Dec 2025
Racism has stained the fabric of our world for centuries. But six decades of global commitment show that progress is real when we stand up for justice. As we celebrate 60 years of the Convention against racial discrimination, let's keep pursuing a world without racism. #ICERD60
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