NEWA Hosts Training to Combat FGM and Child Marriage in Ethiopia
NEWA Hosts Training to Combat FGM and Child Marriage in Ethiopia Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In a significant move toward eliminating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Child, Early, and Forced Marriage (CEFM), the Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) conducted an intensive Training of Trainers workshop from May 21–23, 2025. Held in Addis Ababa, the event brought together 18 participants from the Amhara, Oromia, and Somali regions, as well as the capital, to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle these harmful practices. During the three-day session, attendees explored the root causes and consequences of FGM and CEFM, examined their impact on human rights and gender equality, and learned how to challenge ingrained societal norms. The training also emphasized strategies to counter common justifications for these practices, alongside developing action plans to drive change within their communities. By fostering informed local advocates, this initiative represents a vital step toward eradicating FGM and child marriage, reinforcing Ethiopia’s commitment to protecting women and girls from harmful traditions. 495205809_717648473959197_1054205266336856328_n 498327040_717648440625867_2115736358427453737_n 499546643_717650277292350_6800948055892828827_n 499580213_717650263959018_8940777473700417378_n 499738463_717650343959010_6253015285511979438_n 499762727_717650267292351_3428134385984851433_n 499927653_717648477292530_5751107784469120103_n
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