About Hidmonna
Deeply concerned by the mass exeduse of Eritreans from their home country, Hidmonna continues to advocate for Eritreans. Whether it be supporting Eritrean refugees or countering transnational repression and foreign interference, Hidmonna stands to support Eritreans regain their dignity and fundamental human rights.
Our Objectives
The objective of the Hidmonna are:
- Advocate for the rights of Eritreans deprived of their freedoms and become their voice.
- Defend Eritrean Human Rights in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- Stand in solidarity with Eritrean victims and activists to prevent abuses and uphold their rights, while raising awareness internationally about the violations and political challenges in Eritrea, including the plight of Eritrean refugees.
Our Vision
- Foster a world where every Eritrean, irrespective of location, enjoys fundamental human rights, dignity, and freedom from oppression.
- Strive for a just and democratic society in Eritrea, where the rights of all individuals are respected and upheld.
- Advocate for sustainable peace, equality, and prosperity for the Eritrean people, promoting social justice and human dignity.
Our Story
How We Got Started
Hidmonna was founded in 2009 with the primary goal of raising awareness of the grave human rights situation in Eritrea, to advocate for human rights, and to counter the Eritrean regime’s transnational repression of Eritrean-Canadians.
Upon its founding, Hidmonna proactively campaigned to raise awareness of the Eritrean regime’s 2% tax diaspora taxes. In 2013, the Government of Canada outlawed the collection of the 2% tax by the Eritrean regime in Canada, and expelled the head of the Consulate General of Eritrea in Toronto.
What we do today
In the last decade, the human rights situation in Eritrea has detoriarated. Hidmonna continues to advocate for Eritrean refugees, raise awareness of the grave human rights situation in Eritrea, and counter the Eritrean regime’s repressive activities in Canada.