TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
The Ethiopian Solidarity Movement (ESM) strongly support the demands of the Ethiopian Health Professionals and stands with the Ethiopian Health Professionals Movement until their demands for a fair pay, health insurance and adequate working conditions are met by the government.
The Ethiopian Health Professionals have raised very legitimate questions to get a salary payment that meets their qualifications and matches payment of their peers from neighboring countries. They should also get a decent payment that cover the living conditions in the country. The high inflation rate has created high rising costs of living. These have made living conditions in Ethiopia unbearable not only to the Ethiopian Health Professionals but also to the broader sectors of society, such as the Ethiopian civil servants, the Ethiopian teachers, Taxi and truck drivers etc.,
The Ethiopia Solidarity Movement urges the Ethiopian government to address the demands of the Ethiopian Health Professionals by respecting their dignity and making a fair payment that meets their qualifications and a payment that help them live a decent life.
The Ethiopian Solidarity movement (ESM) is an organization established by concerned Ethiopian individuals and civic organizations living in Diaspora. ESM fight for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ethiopia, and advocates for equality, respect for human rights, rule of law, and fights for a democratic and prosperous Ethiopia.
ESM has eight founding members and two associate members. These include: 1) Ethiopiawinet, 2) Save Ethiopia Forum, 3) Ethiopian American Civic Council (EACC), 4) American-Ethiopian Public Affairs Council (AEPAC), 5) New York Tri-State – Hope for Ethiopia, 6) EPRP Support Group, 7) Somali Democratic Council, and 8) Hiber-Ethiopia Task Force. Associate Members include Global ESM was established by forming a Council with two representatives from each founding organization three months ago. The Council has prepared and adapted bylaws and code of conducts to run its business. It also established different Task Forces by assigning tasks among individuals and organizations. The Council is also preparing a short- and long-term plan for the organization to engage in different activities.
United We Stand, Divided We Fall!
Global Ethiopian Solidarity Movement
Badege Bishaw (Ph.D.) Chairman,
Ethiopian Solidarity Movement
