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Promoting the equal representation and effective participation of women in leadership and decision-making positions in Ethiopia has been one of the priorities of UN Women in Ethiopia since 2017. From leadership capacity building to transforming social norms to create a conducive environment for women to climb the leadership ladder, UN Women Ethiopia has been spear heading the effort to empower Ethiopian women to lead and take part in decisions that matter in their life.
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Running for political office at the local or national level is no small feat for any candidate, but for women politicians, the road is paved with even more barriers than for men. On 26 November 2024, International IDEA, in collaboration with UN Women, convened under the WYDE Women’s Leadership initiative a regional dialogue for women political leaders in East and Southern Africa on advancing transformative gender social norms to enhance women’s participation and representation in leadership and decision-making.
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Abeba Bunti, 39, lives in Legetafo town, in the outskirts of Addis Ababa. Raised by a single mother who struggled to just make ends meet, Abeba used to help in labor-intensive domestic work after school. When she reached 9th grade, she dropped out of school and got married since the household’s meager income wasn’t enough for her and two siblings. “I was a homemaker, as a driver, my husband’s income wasn’t sufficient. Having our first child was a blessing but added a burden to our economic status. Despite trying to do some work outside home as house helper and a waitress, life was difficult for me for over twenty years.” She said.
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Students and experts from various sectors gathered to discuss men's roles in advancing gender equality. Speakers shared personal insights on masculinity, while diverse panelists engaged youth in candid conversations about preventing gender-based violence and cultivating male allies in the ongoing quest for gender equality.
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Young participants from South African universities attended a skills-building workshop designed to introduce them to G20 processes and gender equality advocacy. The two-day event offered training on effective communication strategies and policy development, preparing youth to contribute to conversations about Africa's economic and social future.
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In a significant step towards advancing gender equality, Zimbabwe hosted its first-ever Generation Equality Commitment Makers Meeting on 27 February 2025.
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Nalafem Empowering Young African Women to Lead the Change Against Gender-Based Violence
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Breaking the Chains of Violence: JWF’s Pioneering Efforts to End Femicide and FGM in Kenya
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Honoring Change-Makers: The 16 Actors on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG)
Awards to Empower Communities to Combat GBVF
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Empowering Women and Combating Online Harassment: The Transformative Impact of LP Digital in Tanzania
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Empowering Communities to end GBV: YES Trust’s Lasting Impact in Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe's Generation Equality Commitment Makers: Driving Change for Women and Girls
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UN Women Somalia, Save the Children International and the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) facilitated a four-days training on Integrating Gender Perspectives in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Humanitarian Action in November 2024 in Mogadishu. The training targeted new members of the Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) GiHA working group from civil society organizations, women-led organizations in Banadir region. It was designed to build the capacity of participants to integrate gender equality considerations into emergency planning and response, ensuring that humanitarian actions are inclusive and effectively meet the diverse needs of affected populations.
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At the core of Generation Equality is a steadfast commitment to accountability, underpinned by a comprehensive Accountability Framework which tracks annually through a survey and self-reporting progress towards the ambitious promises made to uplift women and girls globally.
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#ForAllWomenAndGirls is a rallying call for action on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Aneth Gerena Isaya, a leading advocate for the economic empowerment of women with disabilities in Tanzania, talks about the critical need for disability inclusion and how she is driving efforts to make it a reality.
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The sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) will be held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from March 10-21, 2025. This year's focus is on reviewing and appraising the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and its outcomes.
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The Joint Statement by the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Working Group, co-chaired by the UK and EU Embassies and facilitated by UN Women, calls for urgent action on gender equality, justice, and women’s participation in peace processes amid rising violence, displacement, and economic instability. Established in 2018, the WPS Working Group enhances coordination among key donors, UN agencies, IGAD, and institutions formed under the R-ARCSS to advance gender equality and women's participation in peace processes. The overall goal of the WPS working group is to improve and support the implementation of the WPS agenda in South Sudan and to consolidate and coordinate financial, technical and advocacy resources to advance the cause of WPS in South Sudan.
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In a local government office in Pwani, two women leaders, Chiku Abdallah and Margreth Gumba, stand with strength and confidence, sharing their inspiring journeys of resilience and determination in pursuing leadership positions at the local level.
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On this International Women’s Day, we, the undersigned bilateral and multilateral partners supporting gender equality and women’s empowerment in Ethiopia under the umbrella of the Gender Equality Working Group, reaffirm our unwavering commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of women and girls. This year holds special significance as we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA), a landmark global commitment that continues to guide efforts toward the full realization of women’s and girls’ rights.
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Claire Uwineza, leads a non-profit social enterprise, Resonate, which works to address the “confidence gap” faced by women and girls in Rwanda, which often leads to missed opportunities for their advancement.