NEWA, in collaboration with IDRC and Oxfam GB Ethiopia, convened a Policy Dialogue on Integrating Unpaid Care and Domestic Work (UCDW) into Gender Policy Frameworks.

The Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA), in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and Oxfam GB Ethiopia, convened a Policy Dialogue on Integrating Unpaid Care and Domestic Work (UCDW) into Gender Policy Frameworks.

Held on March 23, 2026, at Pyramid Resort in Bishoftu town, the dialogue brought together representatives from key pro-poor government sectors to strengthen policy attention to care work and its impact on women’s economic empowerment.

The platform featured presentations of two research findings examining the status, challenges, and policy gaps related to unpaid care and domestic work in Ethiopia. The evidence generated rich discussions among participants on practical policy actions, implementation strategies, and opportunities to align gender policies with the realities of care responsibilities.

The dialogue also served as an important space for collaboration and knowledge exchange, reinforcing institutional commitment to the recognition, reduction, and redistribution of unpaid care work within Ethiopia’s policy landscape.