A National Ethiopian Women Conference was Conducted

The Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA), UN Women Ethiopia, Plan International Ethiopia, Ethiopian Women with Disabilities National Association (EWDNA), and Passionate Forever organized a national Ethiopian Women Conference. The conference aimed to strategize on effective ways of strengthening a national women’s rights movement in Ethiopia.
Honorable guest Dr.Ergoge Tesfaye, Minister for Ministry of Women and Social Affairs delivered opening remarks. In her speech, Her Excellency noted women’s movement efforts should continue to enhance women’s representation in decision-making bodies at local, regional, and national levels. She wishes the conference to be fruitful and bring together women’s rights organizations.
Mrs Saba G/Medhin, NEWA’s executive directress delivered a keynote speech on women’s movement building reflection and recommendations from the previous workshop which was held on Nov 2023.