About Mekete Tigray UK
OUR STORY
MEKETE Tigray UK
MEKETE Tigray UK, was set up in 2020 in accordance with the Law in England and Wales, is an unincorporated association of all Tigrayans for the purpose of promoting and safeguarding the self-determination of Tigrayans and the sovereignty of Tigray.
We are an all-inclusive and open democratic platform of all Tigrayans without regard to ideology, political beliefs, organisational affiliation, religion, age or gender. Mekete Tigray UK is a campaign and a movement that opposes the War on Tigray, the ethnic profiling and targeting of Tigrayans; and aims to mobilise resources for relief and emergency support of Tigrayans, the war rehabilitation and economic reconstruction of Tigray.
1. Principle and Strategy:
1.1. To unify Tigrayans and safeguard Tigray’s sovereignty and self-determination; and promote the democratic rights and freedom of Tigrayans to lead a free, peaceful, just and prosperous life.
1.2. To be strategic and proactive in developing leadership, building capacity and skills and mobilising resources.
1.3. To identify allies and struggle in solidarity with other oppressed nationalities and peoples and their organisations that are fighting for self-determination and democracy in the country.
1.4. To focus on and identify key priorities and coordinate actions for maximum and effective outcomes and results and be decisive and develop a sense of urgency by being proactive and not defensive.
1.5. To set up an open platform that accommodates secondary differences and employs democratic methods of discourse.
The Mekete Tigray UK is set up as a campaign and movement of all Tigrayans and supporters to stop the war in Tigray and the on-going genocide in the Region. It aims to mobilise relief and emergency support for Tigrayans in the short term and the war rehabilitation and economic reconstruction of Tigray in the medium to the long-terms. The Article of Association is the governing document that sets out the aims and objectives, structure and organisation of the association, the principles and strategy of its operation and the terms of references of its working group.
1.2. To be strategic and proactive in developing leadership, building capacity and skills and mobilising resources.
1.3. To identify allies and struggle in solidarity with other oppressed nationalities and peoples and their organisations that are fighting for self-determination and democracy in the country.
1.4. To focus on and identify key priorities and coordinate actions for maximum and effective outcomes and results and be decisive and develop a sense of urgency by being proactive and not defensive.
1.5. To set up an open platform that accommodates secondary differences and employs democratic methods of discourse.
The Mekete Tigray UK is set up as a campaign and movement of all Tigrayans and supporters to stop the war in Tigray and the on-going genocide in the Region. It aims to mobilise relief and emergency support for Tigrayans in the short term and the war rehabilitation and economic reconstruction of Tigray in the medium to the long-terms. The Article of Association is the governing document that sets out the aims and objectives, structure and organisation of the association, the principles and strategy of its operation and the terms of references of its working group.
2. Aims and Objectives
2.1. To advocate, safeguard and protect Tigray’s sovereignty, including its people’s constitutional rights of self-determination and their democratic rights and freedom to conduct the regional election as guaranteed by the Federal and Regional Constitution.
2.2. To expose and combat the widespread repression by the dictatorial regime of the EPP including politically motivated imprisonments and killings; ethnic targeting and cleansing of Tigrayans; propaganda and psychological war on Tigrayans; economic warfare and sabotage; and lately openly declared war against the people and Tigray.
2.3. To expose and combat the treasonous machinations and conspiracy between the PM Abiy and President Isaias of Eritrea dictatorial regimes, which are aimed against the people of Tigray in particular and Ethiopia in general.
2.4. To expose and combat hegemonic forces and regional geopolitical forces working against Tigray in particular and the country at large.
2.5. To forge alliances and solidarity with all Ethiopian nationalities and peoples and their organisations fighting to safeguard democratic federalism, self-determination, peace, and democracy.
2.6. To educate and raise awareness of British People and other part nations about the atrocities, cultural and economic destruction committed against Tigray people by the Governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea.
2.7. To galvanise public support and strengthen MEKETE Tigray UK.
2.8. To seek financial help and gift-in-kind to fulfil the objectives of MEKETE Tigray UK.
2.2. To expose and combat the widespread repression by the dictatorial regime of the EPP including politically motivated imprisonments and killings; ethnic targeting and cleansing of Tigrayans; propaganda and psychological war on Tigrayans; economic warfare and sabotage; and lately openly declared war against the people and Tigray.
2.3. To expose and combat the treasonous machinations and conspiracy between the PM Abiy and President Isaias of Eritrea dictatorial regimes, which are aimed against the people of Tigray in particular and Ethiopia in general.
2.4. To expose and combat hegemonic forces and regional geopolitical forces working against Tigray in particular and the country at large.
2.5. To forge alliances and solidarity with all Ethiopian nationalities and peoples and their organisations fighting to safeguard democratic federalism, self-determination, peace, and democracy.
2.6. To educate and raise awareness of British People and other part nations about the atrocities, cultural and economic destruction committed against Tigray people by the Governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea.
2.7. To galvanise public support and strengthen MEKETE Tigray UK.
2.8. To seek financial help and gift-in-kind to fulfil the objectives of MEKETE Tigray UK.
For the Community by the Community
Mekete Tigray UK is active in London, Manchester, Leeds and all across the UK. We organize protests, events and fundraisers for Tigray across the UK.
Protests
We have organized protests in London, G7 Summit in Cornwall and across the entire country
Advocacy
Mekete Tigray works with the community to raise awareness about the ongoing genocide by connecting with NGOs and MPs
Events
Mekete Tigray hosts Tigray Festival, Lekatit 11 & more in collaberation with other Tigrayan groups
Fundraising
We have been active in fundraising for Tigray over the past few years and aspire to make a big difference that we can be proud of.
Principle, Strategy, Methods of Delivery & Operation
Principle & Strategy
3.1. Inclusive mobilisation, participation, coordination of Tigrayans without regard to ideology, political and organisational affiliation, religion, age or gender.
3.2. To unify Tigrayans and safeguard Tigray’s sovereignty and self-determination; and promote the democratic rights and freedom of Tigrayans to lead a free, peaceful, just and prosperous life.
3.3. To be strategic and proactive in developing leadership, building capacity and skills and mobilising resources.
3.4. To identify allies and struggle in solidarity with other oppressed nationalities and peoples and their organisations that are fighting for self-determination and democracy in the country.
3.5. To focus on and identify key priorities and coordinate actions for maximum and effective outcomes and results and be decisive and develop a sense of urgency by being proactive and not defensive.
3.6. To set up an open platform that accommodates secondary differences and employs democratic methods of discourse.
3.2. To unify Tigrayans and safeguard Tigray’s sovereignty and self-determination; and promote the democratic rights and freedom of Tigrayans to lead a free, peaceful, just and prosperous life.
3.3. To be strategic and proactive in developing leadership, building capacity and skills and mobilising resources.
3.4. To identify allies and struggle in solidarity with other oppressed nationalities and peoples and their organisations that are fighting for self-determination and democracy in the country.
3.5. To focus on and identify key priorities and coordinate actions for maximum and effective outcomes and results and be decisive and develop a sense of urgency by being proactive and not defensive.
3.6. To set up an open platform that accommodates secondary differences and employs democratic methods of discourse.
Methods of Delivery & Operation
4.1. Mobilise and all Tigrayans, including the development of centralised database and information networks.
4.2. Establish an open, free and democratic platform for all Tigrayan organisations and individuals and strengthening the struggle and promoting the self-determination of Tigrayans and Tigray’s sovereignty.
4.3. Develop effective and critical leadership that ensures the availability of resources and delivery of agreed activities.
4.4. Create synergy and linking-up with all Tigrayan Diaspora organisations globally.
4.5. Develop alliances and solidarity work with other Ethiopian nationalities and organisations in the UK and globally.
4.2. Establish an open, free and democratic platform for all Tigrayan organisations and individuals and strengthening the struggle and promoting the self-determination of Tigrayans and Tigray’s sovereignty.
4.3. Develop effective and critical leadership that ensures the availability of resources and delivery of agreed activities.
4.4. Create synergy and linking-up with all Tigrayan Diaspora organisations globally.
4.5. Develop alliances and solidarity work with other Ethiopian nationalities and organisations in the UK and globally.
Organisational structure
5.1. The supreme authority of Mekete Tigray UK is its membership who participates on its platform, campaigns and movements. The decisions of the Mekete Tigray UK are made on the principle of establishing general consensus and the principle of a democratic majoritarian decision-making process.
5.2. The Mekete Tigray UK Membership will elect an Executive Committee that oversees its activities, directs is operations and develops links with external organisations. The Executive Committee shall consist of a Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, A Treasurer and a Secretary. The term of the Executive Committee is one/two year(s). The terms of references (Job Descriptions) of the Executive Committee members are attached in the Annex.
5.3. The Mekete Tigray UK establishes relevant Working Groups (Sub-Committees) that would translate and implement MEKETE Tigray UK’s strategy. With this in mind, the following subcommittees have been established. The members of the Mekete Tigray UK are elected by the membership. The Terms of References of the Working Groups are annexed below.
5.3(i). The Advocacy, Lobbying Diplomacy Working Group
5.3(ii). The Media and Communication Working Group
5.3(iii) The Community Engagement and Public Mobilisation Working Group
5.3 (iv). The Fund-raising and Resource Mobilisation Working Group
5.3(v) The Custodians and Signatories of the Finances and Resources of Mekete Tigray UK.
5.4. Mekete Tigray UK sub-committees work programmes are directed and co-ordinated by the Executive Committee.
5.5. The Mekete Tigray UK Sub-Committees are elected by and are accountable to the Membership of Mekete Tigray UK.
5.2. The Mekete Tigray UK Membership will elect an Executive Committee that oversees its activities, directs is operations and develops links with external organisations. The Executive Committee shall consist of a Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, A Treasurer and a Secretary. The term of the Executive Committee is one/two year(s). The terms of references (Job Descriptions) of the Executive Committee members are attached in the Annex.
5.3. The Mekete Tigray UK establishes relevant Working Groups (Sub-Committees) that would translate and implement MEKETE Tigray UK’s strategy. With this in mind, the following subcommittees have been established. The members of the Mekete Tigray UK are elected by the membership. The Terms of References of the Working Groups are annexed below.
5.3(i). The Advocacy, Lobbying Diplomacy Working Group
5.3(ii). The Media and Communication Working Group
5.3(iii) The Community Engagement and Public Mobilisation Working Group
5.3 (iv). The Fund-raising and Resource Mobilisation Working Group
5.3(v) The Custodians and Signatories of the Finances and Resources of Mekete Tigray UK.
5.4. Mekete Tigray UK sub-committees work programmes are directed and co-ordinated by the Executive Committee.
5.5. The Mekete Tigray UK Sub-Committees are elected by and are accountable to the Membership of Mekete Tigray UK.
Duration
6.1 The duration of the association of Mekete Tigray UK is determined by the membership.
Amendments of the Articles of Association
7.1 Changes and amendments to the Articles of Association requires a simple majority of the membership present at an agreed quorum of Mekete Tigray UK membership meeting.
7.2 Changes and amendments to the core aims and objectives of Mekete Tigray UK requires a two-thirds majority present at an agreed quorum of Mekete Tigray UK membership meeting.
7.2 Changes and amendments to the core aims and objectives of Mekete Tigray UK requires a two-thirds majority present at an agreed quorum of Mekete Tigray UK membership meeting.