Peniel Gideon Tesfaye

Peniel Gideon Tesfaye is an experienced project manager currently overseeing the ‘Empowering Ethiopian Human Rights Commission’ project at the Danish Institute for Human Rights since November 2021. Prior to this role, Peniel held various positions at the Danish Refugee Council from April 2018 to October 2021, including Resilience and Integration Manager for the Ethiopia Migration Programme and Program Coordinator, where responsibilities encompassed planning, document development, mentorship programs, and urban refugee initiatives. Additional experience includes serving as Project Coordinator at Samaritan Association for Children, Team Leader at VSO, and Program Assistant at Transparency International. Peniel's educational background includes a Master's degree in Development Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Law, both obtained from Mekelle University.