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Determining the Ethiopian Women's

Status and Priorities

The research reports, full and summary, presents the findings from the Ethiopian Women’s Status and Priorities study report. The study is a collaborative project of Network of the Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA), OXFAM International in Ethiopia, and the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA).
Determining the Ethiopian Women's

Status and Priorities

The research reports, full and summary, presents the findings from the Ethiopian Women’s Status and Priorities study report. The study is a collaborative project of Network of the Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA), OXFAM International in Ethiopia, and the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA).
Coffee for peace

Buna Leselam

The project is designed to redress gaps that have discriminated against half of the population because of the discriminatory social fabrics, combined with the existing conflict, drought, and other crises.
Coffee for peace

Buna Leselam

The project is designed to redress gaps that have discriminated against half of the population because of the discriminatory social fabrics, combined with the existing conflict, drought, and other crises.
Coffee for peace

Buna Leselam

The project is designed to redress gaps that have discriminated against half of the population because of the discriminatory social fabrics, combined with the existing conflict, drought, and other crises.
Coffee for peace

Buna Leselam

The project is designed to redress gaps that have discriminated against half of the population because of the discriminatory social fabrics, combined with the existing conflict, drought, and other crises.
Coffee for peace

Buna Leselam

The project is designed to redress gaps that have discriminated against half of the population because of the discriminatory social fabrics, combined with the existing conflict, drought, and other crises.
Coffee for peace

Buna Leselam

The project is designed to redress gaps that have discriminated against half of the population because of the discriminatory social fabrics, combined with the existing conflict, drought, and other crises.
Multi platform conference

Women Voice & Leadership

NEWA promotes a just society where women and girls have more choices across all stages of their lives, in economic, social and political activities, and where women voices are heard in decision-making about policies and budgets at all levels.
national-level exhibition and advocacy

peacebuilding decisions

Our Executive Directress Saba Gebremedhin had a fruitful discussion with the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken. Their discussion was focused on the importance of women’s participation in peacebuilding decisions and centering the agenda of SGBV that happened during the conflict into the transitional justice process, and mechanisms.
Advocacy voice for women’s advancement

Let Me Learn
Ethiopian gender development Index

Launching Ceremony

NEWA, in partnership with MOWSA has produced and officially launched the first Ethiopian gender development use and dissemination. The EGDI is a important index that is used to measure the progress and status of gender development, to show the level and standard of Ethiopia in terms of gender equality, and to identify and indicate the gender gaps in Ethiopia.

Amplifying Women’s Voices

NewA's Story

The Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) is a non-partisan and non-governmental network established in 2003 by a group of women seeking to create synergy and stronger advocacy voice for women’s advancement; it was established by 13 local associations and organizations. By 2009, NEWA had reached a membership of 42 organizations and associations working for women and children. NEWA’s and its members’ intervention and support reaches and covers women in almost all regions of the country and two regional administrations, Ababa Ababa and Dire Dawa, enabling NEWA to represent a national voice for women.

Determining the Ethiopian Women's Status and Priorities | A Study Report

October 2024,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

NEWA organized a three-day Capacity Building Training on Project and Grant Management for its

June 1, 2026

NEWA organized a three-day Capacity Building Training on Project and Grant Management for its staff and partner organizations With the financial support of the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women, Network of...

Historic Alliance: Religious Leaders and NEWA Sign Solemn Covenant to End FGM, Child Marriage, and

May 23, 2026

Creating awareness, inspiring change, and strengthening communities! ✨ NEWA, in partnership with Oxfam in Ethiopia, is implementing the Women in Economic Empowerment and Care (WE-CARE) Phase V Project. On May 13,2026 an engaging...

Historic Alliance: Religious Leaders and NEWA Sign Solemn Covenant to End FGM, Child Marriage, and

May 22, 2026

Historic Alliance: Religious Leaders and NEWA Sign Solemn Covenant to End FGM, Child Marriage, and Violence Against Children ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – May 19, 2026 – In a milestone convergence for human rights and social...

NEWA organized a three-day Capacity Building Training on Project and Grant Management for its staff and partner organizations

June 1, 2026June 4, 2026

NEWA organized a three-day Capacity Building Training on Project and Grant Management for its staff and partner organizations With the…

Historic Alliance: Religious Leaders and NEWA Sign Solemn Covenant to End FGM, Child Marriage, and Violence Against Children

May 23, 2026May 25, 2026

Creating awareness, inspiring change, and strengthening communities! ✨ NEWA, in partnership with Oxfam in Ethiopia, is implementing the Women in…

Historic Alliance: Religious Leaders and NEWA Sign Solemn Covenant to End FGM, Child Marriage, and Violence Against Children

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

Historic Alliance: Religious Leaders and NEWA Sign Solemn Covenant to End FGM, Child Marriage, and Violence Against Children ADDIS ABABA,…

Ethiopian Young Women Voice (EYWV) Membership Application

As part of the She Leads project NEWA has recruiting new Girls and Young Womens (GYWs) so as to strengthen the member of Ethiopian Young Women Voice (EYWV) at national and regional level. Therefore, any interested GYW can apply using the beow button:

*The deadline for applications is 4th of March, 2024