Empowering Women in Politics: Standing Against Violence
From 23–24 October 2025, the Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA), in collaboration with UN Women, hosted the second cascading training session at Robi Hotel, Adama.
38 women politicians from the Joint Council of Women Political Party Members came together to deepen their understanding of Violence Against Women in Politics and Elections (VAWiP/E).
The training created a safe space for participants to share lived experiences, unpack the realities of VAWiP/E, and collaboratively develop action plans to combat Violence Against Women in Politics and Elections.
As part of the outcomes, participants compiled examples of hate speech targeting women in politics—soon to be shared with Meta/Facebook to protect women from hate speech in the digital platforms of Meta.
This initiative is a powerful step toward amplifying women’s voices, protecting their rights, and fostering inclusive political participation.
