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As Ethiopia prepares for its 7th national election, women’s full participation as voters, candidates, and observers remains critical. Political parties play a critical role as the primary gateway to political power, making them central to ensuring women’s equal participation in electoral processes. Hence, ensuring that they have an inclusive internal governance structure and culture is a priority. It is with this understanding that UN Women Ethiopia in collaboration with the Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) and the የኢትዮጵያ ፖለቲካ

Agriculture has been recognized as a key sector to leverage for improved food security and nutrition outcomes. Yet, the evidence on agriculture-gender linkages to nutrition is relatively weak and also there is a knowledge gap within the sector. With marked variations among countries, women contribute about 50% of the agricultural labor force in Asia and Africa. Despite the fact that women represent a large segment of the workforce in the agriculture sector, they are often subject to barriers such as

Women face several barriers in politics, including: ሴቶች በፖለቲካ ውስጥ እንዳይሳተፉ የሚያጋጥሙ መሰናክሎች ሴቶች በፖለቲካ ውስጥ እንዳይሳተፉ በርካታ መሰናክሎች ይገጥማቸዋል። ከእነዚህም መካከል:- #TIMRAN@5 #Womenpolitics #WomenLeadership #WomenPeaceandSecurity

The “Women in politics: 2025” map, created by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and UN Women, presents new data for women in executive positions and national parliaments as of 1 January 2025. These data illustrate men’s over- representation in decision-making worldwide, thereby slowing down the achievement of equality between women and men in politics. Women serve as Heads of State and/or Government in only 25 countries and make up 27.2 per cent of Members of Parliament. Globally, less than one in

In Ethiopia, the appointment of the cabinet members is a significant process of the Prime Minister’s will. The Prime Minister plays a crucial role in appointing cabinet members as they are responsible for selecting individuals who will assist in governing the country. The Prime Minister’s good will and judgment are essential in choosing competent individuals who can effectively carry out their duties within the government. The FDRE constitution provides a legal framework for governance and outlines principles related to equality,

Advocacy for the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, underscores the critical link between gender equality in political representation and the effectiveness of peace and security efforts. Ensuring women equal access to political leadership roles is essential for creating policies that address the unique needs of all community members and foster lasting peace. By promoting women’s active participation in political decision-making, the WPS agenda advocates for more inclusive and representative governance structures. This approach not only amplifies women’s voices in