NEWA concluded the second session of its Cross-Regional Networking and Experience Sharing Platform in Semera, Afar
NEWA concluded the second session of its Cross-Regional Networking and Experience Sharing Platform in Semera, Afar Building on the momentum of our first successful session in Bahir Dar, Amhara , the Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) recently concluded the second session of its Cross-Regional Networking and Experience Sharing Platform in Semera, Afar on April 16, 2026.It serves as vital bridge between regions, gathering peacebuilders from Somali, Amhara, Tigray, Oromia, Benishangul-Gumuz, and Afar alongside key representatives from Regional Security and Justice Offices—including the Regional Police and Sharia Courts. By learning from one another’s successes and challenges , these diverse stakeholders engaged in insightful discussions to align institutional frameworks with community-led initiatives. This collaborative spirit focused on refining a Coordinated Mechanism to ensure that regional peacebuilding efforts are no longer isolated, but integrated into a unified national strategy that empowers every participant to return as an agent of lasting peace in their respective regions.NEWA remains committed to ensuring that the lessons learned in Bahir Dar and Semera translate into a lasting, coordinated effort for national peace.