Network of Ethiopian Women's Associations
The Network of Ethiopian Women's Associations is a national network of Ethiopian societies who share the goal of advancing women’s rights, gender equality, and women’s empowerment in Ethiopia.[1]
History
[edit]The Network of Ethiopian Women's Associations states that it was created in 2003 as a network of non-governmental organizations and women's associations in Ethiopia.[2]
After a change in the Charities and Societies law in 2009, NEWA reorganized itself as a consortium of Ethiopian societies working on gender equality and women's rights. NEWA consisted of 42 organizations and associations from around Ethiopia in 2009. NEWA said that it aimed at a "vision of an Ethiopian society where gender equality is realized [and] becomes the normal context for women's and men's lives in Ethiopia".[2]
Area of expertise
[edit]The network aims to ensure that women and men at all levels are made aware of women's constitutional and legal rights, and to solicit practical support from various sectors.[3]
Works
[edit]NEWA recently created a book featuring the stories of 64 of the women interviewed so far, selected to portray a wide range of occupations, ages and backgrounds and for the inspirational quality of their stories.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Network of Ethiopian Woman's Association". Network of Ethiopian Woman's Association.
- ^ a b "Network of Ethiopian Women's Associations". NEWA. 2012. Archived from the original on 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
- ^ "The African Child Information Hub". The African Child Information Hub.
- ^ "Temsalet a Book about Inspiring Ethiopian Women Launched". Ethio Info Desk. Archived from the original on 2014-12-18.