NEWA conducted a three-day capacity-building workshop as part of the broader initiative
NEWA conducted a three-day capacity-building workshop as part of the broader initiative The Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) conducted a three-day capacity-building workshop as part of the broader initiative titled “Empowerment and Representation: Advancing Political Inclusion for Women and Women with Disabilities in Ethiopia.” Supported by UN Women, the project is being implemented in the Afar and Gambella regions and involves collaboration with national political parties to encourage inclusive political engagement and representation. The training took place at Ruftana Hotel in Semera and gathered 39 participants from 19 Women Rights Organizations, Women-Led Organizations and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). Among them were 13 women (33%). The main objectives of the training were to: Strengthen advocacy skills among Women’s Rights and Civil Society Organizations, particularly in evidence-based policy engagement. Provide participants with practical tools for applying Temporary Special Measures (TSMs) to support political inclusion. Empower CSOs to better champion the political rights of women and women with disabilities. Promote experience sharing and peer learning on topics such as Violence Against Women in Politics and Elections (VAWiP and VAWiE). Key topics addressed in the training included: Concepts around women’s political participation Violence targeting women in political and electoral contexts Application of Temporary Special Measures Evidence-based approaches to policy advocacy Preliminary feedback from attendees highlighted active participation and a collective dedication to integrating these insights into their organizational and community work. Figure 1: Group photo of Participants Figure 4: Group Debate on Temporary Special Measures (TSMs) Figure 4: Group Debate on Temporary Special Measures (TSMs) Figure 2: Particizccccccccsssssssssssssssssssssspants During Group Discussion Figure 3:Mr. Girma share his experience on Advocacy
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