Author name: NEWA

NEWA in collaboration with Gate for Opportunity organized a regional interface and consultation meeting As part of the She Leads project activity, the Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) in collaboration with Gate for Opportunity organized a regional interface and consultation meeting among with the girls & young women and key stakeholders. The meeting aimed to create a safe space for the girls and the young women to advocate for their rights and support them to develop their expression of ideas & leadership skills. The meeting was held at the Delight Hotel, Dilla.

NEWA & EWLA with the support of ICTJ and UN-Women Ethiopia kicked off a strategic two-day consultation The Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA), Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA), with the support of International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), and UN-Women Ethiopia kicked off a strategic two-day consultation titled “Ensuring Gender Justice in the Implementation of the Transitional Justice Policy.” The platform brings Women Rights organizations (WRO), Associations and individual experts to strategize and laid foundations for collective Voice and coordinated action. Mrs. Saba Gebremedhin, Executive Director of NEWA, welcomed participants, highlighting the importance of coordinated and proactive engagement of women towards the successful transitional justice process.  

NEWA IN PARTINERSHIP WITH MALALA, ORGANIZED CONSULTATIVE WORKSHOP WITH 9-12 SCHOOL GIRLS DROWN FROM 10 REGIONS AND TWO CITY ADMINISTRATIONS. As part of Education Champion Network project activity, the Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) in partnership with MALALA Fund, organized consultative workshop with 9-12 school girls drown from 10 regions and two city administrations to identify their asks and demands. The workshop discussion, school girls identifying their asks and demands in their respective regions. The workshop was held at Tadesse Enjory hotel, Hawassa city on June 15, 2024

NEWA IN PARTINERSHIP WITH MALALA, ORGANIZED CONSULTATIVE WORKSHOP WITH 9-12 SCHOOL GIRLS DROWN FROM 10 REGIONS AND TWO CITY ADMINISTRATIONS. As part of Education Champion Network project activity, the Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) in partnership with MALALA Fund, organized consultative workshop with 9-12 school girls drown from 10 regions and two city administrations to identify their asks and demands. The workshop discussion, school girls identifying their asks and demands in their respective regions. The workshop was held at Grand Resort hotel, Gambella city on June 9, 2024.  

NEWA IN PARTINERSHIP WITH MALALA, CONDUCTED HUMAN RIGHTS TRAINING AMONG 9-12 SCHOOL GIRLS DROWN FROM 10 REGIONS AND TWO CITY ADMINISTRATIONS As part of Education Champion Network project activity, the Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) in partnership with MALALA Fund, conducted human rights training among 9-12 School Girls drown from 10 regions and two city administrations on their rights according to the Ethiopian laws. The training session aims to increase schoolgirls’ understanding of their rights under the law in Ethiopia, enhance their level of knowledge of national and international policies and laws regarding women’s rights. Moreover, raise awareness about gender-based violence, women’s land rights and gender equality. The training was held at Grand Resort hotel, Gambella city on June 7-8, 2024.

NEWA IN PARTINERSHIP WITH MALALA, ORGANIZED CONSULTATIVE WORKSHOP WITH 9-12 SCHOOL GIRLS DROWN FROM 10 REGIONS AND TWO CITY ADMINISTRATIONS. As part of Education Champion Network project activity, the Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) in partnership with MALALA Fund, organized consultative workshop with 9-12 school girls drown from 10 regions and two city administrations to identify their asks and demands. The workshop was held at Z.M hotel, Harar city on June 01, 2024.

NEWA IN PARTINERSHIP WITH MALALA, ORGANIZED CONSULTATIVE WORKSHOP WITH 9-12 SCHOOL GIRLS DROWN FROM 10 REGIONS AND TWO CITY ADMINISTRATIONS. As part of Education Champion Network project activity, the Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) in partnership with MALALA Fund, organized consultative workshop with 9-12 school girls drown from 10 regions and two city administrations to identify their asks and demands. The workshop was held at Selam Park hotel, Dire Dawa city on May 31, 2024.

NEWA in partnership with Terredes Hommes Netherlands, organized a consultative meeting with Ethiopian Young Women Voice (EYWV) As part of the She Leads project activity, the Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) in partnership with Terredes Hommes Netherlands, organized a consultative meeting with Ethiopian Young Women Voice (EYWV) and feminist leaders on prioritizing girls and young women advocacy. The meeting facilitated discussion, experience sharing and mutual learning, and proudly introduced newly appointed chairs who guided our efforts. Moreover, together, identified and prioritized key advocacy issues to address the most pressing needs of girls and young women. It served as a platform to enhance engagement and mutual support among GYW. The meeting was held at Sapphaire Addi hotel, Addiss Ababa.

NEWA organized a three-day capacity building training on political participation and election in collaboration with NEBE and UN Women Ethiopia. Network of Ethiopian Women’s Association, in collaboration with National Election Board of Ethiopia NEBE (የኢትዮጵያ ብሔራዊ ምርጫ ቦርድ) and UN Women Ethiopia organized a three-day capacity building training on political participation and election on remaining and re-election for female candidates. The training aims to empower female candidates for the upcoming elections, enhancing their capacity for active political participation nationwide. The training kicked off with the opening speech of H.E Melatwork Hailu, Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia. “Women’s participation in politics not only promotes women’s rights but also safeguards the rights of other marginalized groups.” The participants came together to join the training from different parts of the nation including Benshangul Gumz, Gijiga 2/Somali, Central Ethiopia: Miskan and Mareqo and Afar region.