Our commitment
We aim for this website to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. Accessibility is part of how pages are designed, written and tested. This statement describes our current status and the tools available to you.
We aim for AA but do not claim full conformance. Some parts, especially third-party content, may fall short. Please tell us if you find a barrier.
Built-in accessibility features
Keyboard friendly
All interactive elements can be reached and used with a keyboard, with visible focus.
Skip link
A “Skip to content” link appears when you press Tab.
Six themes
Light, Ivory, Navy, Midnight, Steel Blue and Auto, to suit your eyes and surroundings.
Reduced motion
Animations switch off automatically if your device asks for reduced motion.
Responsive
Pages adapt from small phones to large desktops and respect zoom.
Language options
Interface labels in English, Amharic and Afaan Oromoo.
Accessibility tools you can use now
These buttons control the same options as the floating accessibility button at the bottom right of every page.
Keyboard shortcuts
| Keys | Action |
|---|---|
| / or Ctrl + K | Open site search |
| Alt + A | Open accessibility tools |
| ? | Show keyboard shortcuts |
| Esc | Close dialogs and menus |
| Tab / Shift + Tab | Move forward or backward between controls |
Compatibility
The site is built with standard HTML, CSS and JavaScript and is designed to work in current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari, and with common screen readers. We use semantic landmarks, headings, labels and ARIA attributes where helpful.
Known limitations
- Embedded maps and videos come from third parties, and their accessibility is outside our control.
- Translations cover interface labels, not every paragraph.
- Some downloadable or printable items may not be fully tagged for assistive technology.
Feedback and help
Tell us about any problem or request content in another format. We will respond as soon as we can.
Related pages
Questions about this page?
We are happy to explain anything in plain language.