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09 December 2024
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A Woman with a Dream: Maria Munir’s Lifelong Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
Maria Munir, a dedicated lawyer and Executive Director of AWSAD, has spent her life fighting gender-based violence (GBV) and advocating for women’s rights in Ethiopia. Through…
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09 December 2024
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UNFPA signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to empower women and girls.
4 December 2024, Mekelle, Tigray region: UNFPA Ethiopia is proud to announce its partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This collaboration between UNFPA…
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02 December 2024
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HIV prevalence rate doubles in post-conflict Tigray, study finds
The Tigray Regional Health Bureau has reported a dramatic increase in HIV prevalence, with rates now at 3 percent—more than double the pre-conflict figure of 1.4 percent. These…
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30 November 2024
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Christina Ujulu: An Advocate Against Child Marriage
Christina Ujulu, 19, is a passionate advocate against child marriage in Ethiopia’s Gambella Region. As a member of her school’s Reproductive Health Club, she empowers her peers…
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30 November 2024
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Empowering young people with disabilities to stand for their rights
In Hawassa, Ethiopia, Beteledet Abraham, Executive Director of the Association of Women with Disability, is empowering young people with disabilities through peer-to-peer…
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29 November 2024
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Semaria Negash’s Advocacy for Gender Equality: Shaping the Future of Ethiopian Youth
Semaria Negash, a 23-year-old advocate from Ethiopia, is a champion for gender equality and youth empowerment. Starting her journey at 19 with TaYA’s Ethiopian Youth Councils, she…
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26 November 2024
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Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA): Championing Justice and Empowerment for GBV Survivors
For almost 30 years, EWLA has stood at the forefront of defending women's rights in Ethiopia. Since then, the organization has supported over 137,000 survivors of GBV, offering…
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05 November 2024
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Swedish Embassy high-level delegation visits UNFPA supported interventions for persons with disabilities
A delegation of Swedish Embassy led by Mr. Johan Romare, Deputy Head of Mission and Head of Development Cooperation with the Embassy, today paid a visit to UNFPA supported…
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01 November 2024
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UNFPA Ethiopia leads a high-level donor mission to the Somali Region
The high-level delegation, led by Lydia Zigomo, UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Director, visited the Somali Region from 16 to 17 October to witness efforts to expand…
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