Women decision makers

May 25, 2022

Profile: icipe DG, CEO recipient of 2022 prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor

Dr Segenet Kelemu. Picture: vozpopuli.com/Archive Addis Abeba -International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) Director General & Chief Executive…
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September 4, 2020

The Interview: Kelela for Children: Protecting victims of child sexual abuse

Selam Mussie, Kelela Project Manager Addis Abeba, September 04/2020 – Gender-based social problems have been critical to society in terms…
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May 13, 2020

Profile: “At home, I’m the only deaf person. When I’m here I can communicate.” Teki: pioneering dignity and livelihood for the deaf

(Left) Mimi Legesse. (Right) Teki family) Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba, May 13/2020 – Zenit Yahyah, 16, is currently one…
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December 19, 2019

News: Ethiopian women participation in politics up but a lot needs to be done

Partial view of today’s national conference on Women’s Political Participation and Election in Ethiopia Mahlet Fasil Addis Abeba, December 19/2019–…
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November 29, 2019

Op-ed: Assuring women, young girls a life free from violence should be everyone’s business

“Violence against women and young girls is contrary to all standards that make a society great.” Solomon Ayele Dersso (PhD)…
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September 19, 2019

Analysis : Family members arrested for planning child marriage for 15-year-old girl in Ethiopia

Haderu Gebray’s pending marriage at 15 years was illegal and it drew widespread condemnation on social media. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Abraham…
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July 19, 2019

Exclusive: “Given the things that I learned from girls here I don’t think they need my advice”- Malala Yousafzai

“What I have learned is that education not only empowers girls but also helps us to build communities that are…
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November 1, 2018

News: Another historic day as Ethiopia supreme court gets first female president, and a prominent lawyer as vice president

Addis Standard staffs Addis Abeba, November 01/2018 – Ethiopia has witnessed another historic milestone following today’s appointment of Meaza Ashenafi,…
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October 31, 2018

News: Ethiopia kicks off “Jegnit” National Campaign. Aims to establish women-led network for peace

Ethiopian women holding the highest offices have gathered together at the launching ceremony of Jegnit Yared Tsegaye Addis Abeba, October…
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Women decision makers

The Interview: Kelela for Children: Protecting victims of child sexual abuse

News: Another historic day as Ethiopia supreme court gets first female president, and a prominent lawyer as vice president

Gambella regional gov’t appoints eight new officials in the wake of a series of security incidents

G7 countries concerned over Ethiopia, Somaliland MoU, ‘persistent and violent tensions in many areas’ in Ethiopia

Eight individuals sentenced for Al-Shabaab ties, involvement in extremist activities

Gambella regional gov’t appoints eight new officials in the wake of a series of security incidents

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Soup

‘Exodus’

Women at the top

The logic of Russia’s support for Assad regime

Another chance for peace in Darfur