In 2020, Assia Jubako, a mother of nine from the Afar region, faced one of the most challenging times of her life. Married at 19 in an arranged marriage and a mother of nine at 40, Assia believed life had thrown every imaginable challenge at her. "It was already hard enough for me and my husband to raise kids. We were struggling," she said. However, the family soon found themselves in the middle of the nor...

Mekelle, Tigray - Sister Kahsa Hagos, Coordinator of Adigrat One-Stop Centre, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Civil Society Leadership Award for her outstanding efforts in providing vital support to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) amidst the conflict in the Tigray region. The award ceremony, taking place in Mekelle, Tigray, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, is organ...

In Somali region, Bombas town, nestled amidst Gursum Wereda's picturesque landscape, resides Amina Adem, a revered figure at 60, renowned as the town's traditional midwife. With six children of her own, Amina's lifelong commitment to assisting expectant mothers has earned her widespread respect and admiration. Over the years, Amina witnessed the joys and challenges of childbirth, yet as she aged, she...