UN Women Ethiopia

10/09/2026

የተባበሩት መንግስታት የሴቶች ኤጀንሲ በኢትዮጵያ UN Women Ethiopia ለአጋር ድርጅቶቹ፣ ለደጋፊዎቹ እና ለመላው ኢትዮጵያውያን መልካም አዲስ ዓመት እንዲሆን ይመኛል።

07/09/2026

Building sustainable gender data systems starts with strengthening the knowledge and skills of future professionals.
From 2-4 September 2026 in Adama, UN Women Ethiopia organized a training on “Institutionalizing Gender Statistics in University Curricula for Sustainable Gender Data Systems in Ethiopia” as part of the Joint Programme on Strengthening the Institutional Capacities of the National Gender Machineries in Ethiopia.
The Joint Programme is jointly implemented by UN Women and UNFPA Ethiopia, with the generous financial support of the European Union Delegation to Ethiopia and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID). The continued commitment and partnership of these organizations is believed to advancing sustainable gender data systems and strengthening national capacities for gender-responsive planning, policymaking, and accountability.
By embedding gender statistics in higher education, we can equip future professionals with the knowledge and skills to produce, analyze and use gender-responsive data, contributing to stronger national gender data systems and more evidence-based policymaking.
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07/09/2026

01/09/2026

Care is the foundation of economies and societies. Yet across Africa, much of care work remains unpaid, undervalued and disproportionately carried by women and girls—limiting their time for education, decent work, entrepreneurship and public life. As we count down to the Africa Care Forum 2026, it is time to recognize care as a public policy priority and a shared responsibility.
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19/08/2026

On World Humanitarian Day, UN Women Ethiopia reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that the needs and rights of women and girls remain at the center of humanitarian action, particularly in crisis-affected communities.

Last week, UN Women Ethiopia, in collaboration with key government stakeholders, reached a total of 725 crisis-affected women and beneficiaries across Tigray and Amhara with essential Non-Food Items (NFIs) and Corn-Soya Blend Plus (CSB+) nutritional support.

In Zalambessa, Tigray, 116 beneficiaries received NFIs, while 129 beneficiaries received CSB+ nutritional support.
In Amhara, support reached 480 pregnant and lactating women across Debark, Jari and Mekane Eyesus IDP Camps.

This support reflects UN Women Ethiopia’s continued commitment to gender-responsive humanitarian action, addressing the urgent needs of crisis-affected women while supporting their dignity, well-being and resilience.

On , we stand and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that no woman or girl is left behind in times of crisis.


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19/08/2026

On , we celebrate the courage, resilience, and vital contributions of women and girls in Sudan who continue to support their families and communities amid conflict and humanitarian crisis.

Their strength and leadership are essential to humanitarian response and recovery.

Sudan - August 19 is World Humanitarian Day, a moment to honour humanitarian workers and stand with people affected by crises around the world. It is also a call to protect civilians, humanitarian personnel, and the communities they serve, especially in conflicts where women and girls often face hei...

14/08/2026

UN Women Ethiopia, in collaboration with the የአፍሪካ አመራር ልህቀት አካዳሚ African Leadership Excellence Academy (AFLEX), organized a four-day Women’s Leadership Program Experience Sharing and Training of Trainers on Adult Learning Skills, taking place from 11–14 August 2026 in Addis Ababa. The initiative is part of the Gates Foundation-supported efforts to strengthen leadership development programs and institutional capacities of both UN Women and AFLEX, fostering transformative and gender-responsive leadership across Ethiopia.

The program brings together UN Women and AFLEX staff to strengthen the capacity of training facilitators to design and deliver engaging, learner-centered training. Sessions cover adult learning methodologies, psychologically safe learning environments, advanced facilitation skills, classroom and group dynamics, and practical approaches to designing and delivering effective training.

A key component of the program is experience sharing on UN Women’s Transformative Leadership for Gender Equality (TLGE) approach, drawing on lessons from its design, implementation and scaling. The exchange provides an opportunity to strengthen AFLEX’s capacity to integrate gender-transformative approaches into its leadership development programs while fostering mutual learning and institutional growth for both organizations.

Since 2017, UN Women Ethiopia has been advancing women’s leadership and participation in decision-making through a range of leadership development initiatives targeting women leaders, aspiring political candidates, elected representatives, civil society organizations, young women, and institutional actors. Through its Transformative Leadership for Gender Equality (TLGE) approach, UN Women has supported the development of leadership skills, strengthened networks and mentorship opportunities, challenged discriminatory social norms, and promoted women’s meaningful participation in leadership and governance. The collaboration with AFLEX builds on this experience and contributes to scaling sustainable, gender-responsive leadership development approaches across Ethiopia.

In his welcoming remarks, Schadrack Dusabe, Country Representative (OiC), UN Women Ethiopia, noted: “When facilitated well, learning becomes more than knowledge transfer. It becomes a process of reflection, confidence building, and collective problem-solving, helping participants connect leadership skills with the deeper work of advancing equality within their institutions. I reaffirm UN Women’s commitment to partnerships that strengthen women’s leadership, normalize gender equality in institutions, and support lasting transformation. We value our collaboration with AFLEX and look forward to sustaining this partnership for greater impact.”

Through this Gates Foundation-supported collaboration, UN Women and AFLEX are strengthening leadership development systems and advancing transformative leadership that promotes gender equality and women’s empowerment in Ethiopia. UN Women’s transformative leadership for gender equality program has so far reached more than 5000 women leaders from all over Ethiopia since 2017.
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04/08/2026

UN Women Ethiopia and Cooperative Bank of Oromia held a productive meeting yesterday to explore a strategic partnership aimed at advancing women’s economic empowerment, financial inclusion, innovation, and sustainable agricultural development.

The discussions focused on opportunities to support women entrepreneurs and women farmers by expanding access to finance, strengthening financial literacy, promoting digital innovation, and investing in community-driven solutions that improve livelihoods.

UN Women Ethiopia Country Representative, Ms. Jennet Kem emphasized that women’s economic empowerment remains a top priority and highlighted the importance of partnering with Cooperative Bank of Oromia to expand financial inclusion and opportunities for women across Ethiopia.

Cooperative Bank of Oromia CEO, Mr. Deribie Asfaw, reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to creating impact beyond financial services, noting that collaboration with partners such as UN Women can help strengthen communities and transform more lives through inclusive financial solutions.

Together, UN Women Ethiopia and Cooperative Bank of Oromia are laying the foundation for a partnership that expands opportunities for women and contributes to more inclusive and sustainable development across Ethiopia.



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03/08/2026

On 29 July 2026, UN Women Ethiopia, in partnership with Miss International Ethiopia OP, organized a one-day Leadership Training and Transgenerational Experience Sharing Program for the Miss International Ethiopia 2026 contestants.

The training brought together more than 40 participants, including contestants, the Miss International Ethiopia organizing team, UN Women Ethiopia leadership and staff, and expert facilitators. Through sessions on gender equality, women’s empowerment, personal mastery, leadership, power and influence, and sustainable changemaking, participants strengthened the knowledge and skills needed to become informed advocates and leaders in their communities.

In her welcoming remarks, Ms. Jennet Kem, UN Women Ethiopia Representative, encouraged the contestants to recognize the influence they hold as young leaders and changemakers. “As candidates for Miss International Ethiopia, you represent much more than beauty. You have a platform, a voice, and the ability to influence conversations, inspire other young women, and draw attention to issues that matter. The most memorable women leaders are not those who simply stand out, they are those who stand up for something. They use their visibility to create impact, champion equality, and inspire positive change in their communities and beyond.”

During a personal experience sharing session, Ms. Jennet reflected on her own leadership journey, inspiring the contestants to lead with purpose, resilience, self-belief, and integrity while embracing opportunities to create lasting social impact. She encouraged the young women to remain steadfast in the face of challenges, continuously invest in their personal growth, and use their leadership to create positive change in their communities and beyond.

Opening the program, Ms. Frezewd Solomon, Organizer of Miss International Ethiopia, emphasized that the pageant is about far more than beauty. “We are not simply preparing young women for a beauty competition; we are developing confident leaders, advocates, and ambassadors who will represent Ethiopia with intelligence, integrity, compassion, and purpose. Remember that a true queen is measured not only by her beauty but by her character, her confidence, her voice, and her commitment to serving others.”

The initiative builds on UN Women’s long-standing work to advance women’s leadership and meaningful participation by creating spaces where women including young women can strengthen their confidence, voice, advocacy skills and influence. By combining gender transformative leadership training with intergenerational experience sharing, the programme connects UN Women’s broader commitment to women’s empowerment with a new platform that enables young women to become visible advocates for gender equality and positive social change.
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