Ethiopian Girls Manifesto Launched and Handover at Landmark Event in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -October 21, 2025 – In a landmark event held at the Skylight Hotel, the Ethiopian Girls Manifesto is officially launched and handed over to key national stakeholders, marking a significant step forward in the promotion of girls’ rights and advancing girls education in Ethiopia.

The event brought together regional and national girls representatives, government officials, civil society organizations, youth representatives, development partners, and members of the media to witness the unveiling of the Manifesto an advocacy document developed by girls, for all Ethiopia girls. The Manifesto captures the voices, aspirations, and demands of Ethiopian girls from diverse backgrounds, calling for actionable commitments in areas such as education, health, safety and protection, and leadership.

The development of the Ethiopian Girls Manifesto was a participatory process that involved consultations with girls from all regions of Ethiopia. Through focus group discussions and workshops, the girls shared their experiences and call for action to change, which were synthesized into a unified declaration of rights and demands.

The official handover of the Manifesto to representatives from the Ministry of Education (MOE) Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MOWSA), House of People Representative and other relevant bodies, a call to action for the government and all stakeholders to implement policies and programs that address the needs and priorities identified by girls.

This initiative was organized by Network of Ethiopian Women Associations (NEWA) supported by Malala-Fund, who reaffirmed their commitment to working alongside Ethiopian girls to ensure their voices continue to shape national and local agendas.

The event concluded with the screening of documentaries, testimonials from young girls, and presentations, followed by the official launch of the Manifesto by the Ministry of Education (MoE), the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA), and the House of People’s Representatives (HPR). The ceremony ended with the dissemination of the document, outlining the path forward for girls’ education in Ethiopia.