The Right to Non-Discrimination of Pottery Workers in Ethiopia: The Case of Gamo Zone Boreda Wereda

Abstract

1 Abstract The concept of human rights is based on the belief that every human being is entitled to enjoy her/his rights without discrimination. Discrimination based on any ground is prohibited in international, regional, and domestic human rights instruments. This study investigated the treatment of pottery workers in Gamo Zone Boreda wereda from human right perspectives. More specifically, the study explored the extent and causes of human rights violations, and the study also assessed the role of the government or measure taken by the government to harness the violations of human rights of pottery workers in the study area. The study employed a qualitative research method. For the collection of qualitative data from respondents, the researcher administered interviews and field visits. The thesis also relied on sources such as international, regional, and domestic (Ethiopian) legal instruments and relevant books, journal articles, court decisions and other documents related to the research problem. The thesis revealed that because of the societies‟ discriminatory old cultural practices and the government refrain from discharging its inseparable respect, protection and fulfillment obligations or absence of real application of those laws, they were deprived of their rights to life, access and hold rural land, marriage, and related family founding rights. The findings and recommendations assist the government in taking measures to protect the human rights of potteries in the study area.