November 2023

NEWA in collaboration with USAID and Mums for Mums, conducted a five-day activity on the trauma-informed intervention of women in Mekelle City. As part of our efforts to address GBV, NEWA Ethiopia in collaboration with USAID – US Agency for International Development, and Mums for Mums, conducted a five-day activity on the trauma-informed intervention of women in Mekelle City. The activity has engaged diverse women from 6 zones in the Tigray region who are activists and front-line workers in combating GBV and advocate for the meaningful engagement and inclusion of women in peace-building processes. The activities will inform how to scale up three USAID support programs implemented in all regions except the Tigray region. USAID Ethiopia ‘Empowering women is not merely a noble cause; it is a strategic imperative. When women heal, speak out, and lead, they become powerful agents of change, advocating for rights, justice, and community well-being.’ Said USAID Country Director Scott Hocklander during the Launching of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

NEWA and Mums for Mums in collaboration with USAID/OTI organized a training on women’s peace and security agenda in Tigray. As part of the 16 days of activism, NEWA and Mums for Mums in collaboration with USAID/OTI organized a training on women’s peace and security agenda in Tigray. Empowering women to contribute to peacebuilding and conflict resolution efforts is crucial for fostering inclusive and sustainable peace. The trauma healing sessions provided prior to the leadership training create a supportive environment for women to process their experiences and build resilience, preparing them to engage effectively in peace-building activities. The training was held at Mekelle, North Star Hotel.

NEWA in partnership with the Malala Fund organized a two day training As part of the project activity, the Networks of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) in partnership with the Malala Fund organized a two day training on human rights in international, regional and national contexts focusing on gender equality and women right for girls from different schools in Mekelle. The main purpose of the training is to enhance the girls to be aware & stand for their rights and magnify their voices. The workshop was held at North, Mekelle.

NEWA in partnership with USAID/OTI & Mums for Mums organized a three days trauma trauma-informed care session As part of the 16 days of activism, the Network of Ethiopian Women’s Association (NEWA) in partnership with USAID/OTI & Mums for Mums organized a three days trauma trauma-informed care session for women civil society leaders from the six zones of Tigray. The main objective of the training was to address & validate Tigrayan women’s GBV trauma and voice their individual and community needs and priorities. To advance the conditions necessary for peace processes to take root and succeed in local communities

A high-level panel discussion addressing the response of GBV in an emergency setting was organized by MLWDA in collaboration with the NEWA and KOICA Ethiopia. Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) is implementing a project entitled “Girls Led Peace Initiative” with the Ethiopian Education Champion (ECN) under the Joint Action Girls (JAG). NEWA’s policy and technical advisor Mr. Yitbarek Yohanes welcomed the participants and opened the session. As part of the project activity, the Networks of Ethiopian Women’s Associations in partnership with the Malala Fund is facilitated a one-day validation workshop. The main goal of the initiative is to assess the findings and recommendations of the government budgeting for gender-responsive implementation of building better back plan for girls’ education. Next to the presentation, participants also provided inputs and comments.

NEWA in partnership with the Malala Fund is facilitated a one-day validation workshop Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) is implementing a project entitled “Girls Led Peace Initiative” with the Ethiopian Education Champion (ECN) under the Joint Action Girls (JAG). NEWA’s policy and technical advisor Mr. Yitbarek Yohanes welcomed the participants and opened the session. As part of the project activity, the Networks of Ethiopian Women’s Associations in partnership with the Malala Fund is facilitated a one-day validation workshop. The main goal of the initiative is to assess the findings and recommendations of the government budgeting for gender-responsive implementation of building better back plan for girls’ education. Next to the presentation, participants also provided inputs and comments.

The objective of the training was to sensitize and aware the community of women’s rights advocates and women’s rights organizations to take an active role in shaping the transitional justice policy in Ethiopia.