Updates

As part of the Women’s Month commitment, TIMRAN in partnership with AWiB organized a panel discussion on March 05, 2026, reflecting on “My Voice Matters,” a seasonal topic on women’s voice in political participation and public leadership. Moderated by Kidist Getachew, Program Manager of TIMRAN, Mrs. Bilen Asrat and Mrs. Meskerem Girma, founders of TIMRAN, delivered speeches that sparked a profound conversation on the reality of women’s influence in Ethiopia today. The discussion went beyond mere numbers, exploring whether women

TIMRAN, with support from FCDO and CARE Ethiopia, continued celebrating International Women’s Day today together with the bright female students of Abala High School and members of the WLiE groups. Under this year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” the celebration highlighted how expanding girls access to leadership, education, and public participation creates stronger, more peaceful, and more inclusive communities. The celebration featured a Q&A competition that strengthened students confidence and communication skills, followed by a panel discussion with representatives from the

TIMRAN has successfully concluded its three‑day capacity‑building training on Transitional Justice, held from March 3–5, 2026, with support from WPHF and NIMD. The training brought together women leaders, survivors, justice actors, and Women’s Rights Organizations from seven regions of Ethiopia, strengthening their understanding on key Transitional Justice pillars such as truth‑seeking, accountability, survivor‑centered reparations, institutional reform, reconciliation, and healing, all grounded in gender‑responsive and trauma‑informed approaches. On March 6, the joint forum gathered all 100 trained women to reflect on

The Community of Practice (CoP) on Women’s Political Participation, co-chaired by TIMRAN and UN Women, convened its February meeting on February 25, 2026, at the UN Women office. The meeting brought together CoP members and key stakeholders to review ongoing initiatives in preparation for the 7th Ethiopian General Elections, with the aim of strengthening coordination and avoiding duplication of efforts. During the session, National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) presented its ongoing assessment on violence against women in elections (VAWIE).

On February 20, 2026, a one‑day Capacity Building Training on Project Management and Compliance was held at Noora Resort, Bishoftu.The session brought together current and former staff members, along with Board Members, to strengthen core competencies and reinforce TIMRAN’s commitment to organizational excellence. The training aimed at enhancing professional skills and ensuring stronger, more accountable project delivery across the institution.As part of the event, TIMRAN recognized staff members for achieving key milestones and for their invaluable contributions to the successful