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The Network for Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) recently held a vital training program to empower Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs) working on the frontline against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).

As part of the International Women’s Day-March 8 activity, the Networks of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) in partnership with Ipas Ethiopia organized a one-day awareness-raising training and panel discussion on abortion status and laws in Ethiopia.

Honorable guest Dr.Ergoge Tesfaye, Minister for Ministry of Women and Social Affairs delivered opening remarks.

NEWA) with Ethiopian Peace Builders has conducted a two-day consultative meeting with EWPB steering committee and women association leaders.

As part of the WVL project the women collectives (NEWA, EWLA, ECD, UEWCA) in collaboration with Plan International Ethiopia organized a two-days multiplatform event for the second time.

NEWA Staff capacity building training and annual review meeting were conducted by Plan International Ethiopia support from December 29 to 31, 2023 G.C at Pyramid Hotel and Resort in Bishoftu.

NEWA in collaboration with GIZ regional program “Improving the prevention of female genital mutilation in East Africa ” implemented the project entitled

A 16 days of Activism campaign closing event with a theme “Revisiting movements against GBV in Ethiopia” was organized by NEWA in collaboration with UN Women Ethiopia Network of Ethiopian Women Association (NEWA) in collaboration with UN Women Ethiopia organized a 16 days of Activism campaign closing event with a theme “Revisiting movements against GBV in Ethiopia”. The event brought together past and present Women’s rights defenders. It has also served as a platform for an intergenerational dialogue and experience-sharing forum. The event was concluded with appreciating everyone’s contribution towards ending violence against women and girls

NEWA in collaboration with the Malala Fund organized a two-day training on human right As part of the project activity, the Networks of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) in collaboration with the Malala Fund organized a two-day training on human right in international, regional and national context focusing on gender equality and women right for girls from different schools in Hawassa. The main purpose of the training was to enhance the girl’s to be aware & stand for their right and magnify their voice. The workshop was held at Central Hotel, Hawassa.

NEWA in collaboration with USAID and Mums for Mums, conducted a five-day activity on the trauma-informed intervention of women in Mekelle City. As part of our efforts to address GBV, NEWA Ethiopia in collaboration with USAID – US Agency for International Development, and Mums for Mums, conducted a five-day activity on the trauma-informed intervention of women in Mekelle City. The activity has engaged diverse women from 6 zones in the Tigray region who are activists and front-line workers in combating GBV and advocate for the meaningful engagement and inclusion of women in peace-building processes. The activities will inform how to scale up three USAID support programs implemented in all regions except the Tigray region. USAID Ethiopia ‘Empowering women is not merely a noble cause; it is a strategic imperative. When women heal, speak out, and lead, they become powerful agents of change, advocating for rights, justice, and community well-being.’ Said USAID Country Director Scott Hocklander during the Launching of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV).