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NEWA is a non governmental organization established in 2003 to promote gender equality and women empowerment in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia
Joined February 2019
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NEWA will continue its efforts to realize active political participation of women in the political arena in Ethiopia. The organization held successful one day training for more than 60 parties’ representatives on women’s participation in the political arena. 1/7
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NEWA finalized its preparation to increase female candidates to run for both parliament and regional houses of councils. The training is the first stage of this intervention to be used as identification of gaps so that NEWA decides how to support women and political parties. 5/7
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Parliamentarians from Finland H.E Ms. Päivi Räsänen, Chairperson of Demo-Finland and Member of Parliament, Finland as well as H.E Mr. Anders Adlercreutz, Member of Parliament, Finland shared their experiences in Finland to highly participate women in their political arena. 6/7
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NEWA will continue its efforts to realize active political participation of women in the political arena in Ethiopia. The organization held successful one day training for more than 60 parties’ representatives... facebook.com/newa.ethiopia.9…
Are you familiar with #SDGs? Are you a #university_student in one of the social sciences? Can you write a good #article? Then do not waste your time to answer for this interesting call to participate on a competition to write articles organized by #EWLA #NEWA and #WCDI. #SDG_5
Dear followers. We're trying this new thing where we want to encourage and support artists (of any kind: photographers, painters, sculptors, singers etc) who are especially fighting for gender equality and women empowerment through their work. Any recommendations?
Now, let’s talk Planet: We are all aware of the devastating consequences of climate change. As more and more news comes to us about plastic particles being found in the arctic and the great Amazon fires etc., it... facebook.com/newa.ethiopia.9…
We believe that although there are small steps of progress, we have a long way to go. Poverty, above all things is the source of so much adversity. Perhaps dealing with women and poverty might speed up change in other areas where women still suffer. What do you think?
As a young person, which of the 12 Critical areas of concern as outlined in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action do you identify with and why? #GenerationEqualityAfrica #Beijing25 #GenerationEquality
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My gratitude goes to the dedicated and capable colleagues in #Ethiopia and elsewhere with whom I have the privilege and honor of working together to make a lasting difference and change lives. Thank you @PMEthiopia for your generous recognition, inspiration and kind words 🙏🏽
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Citing the importance of women leaders driving political & social change, he expressed his gratitude to women’s leadership advocates like @DrSenait. PM Abiy also recognized & awarded Dr. Senait Fisseha for her continued support to #Ethiopia, particularly in the health sector. 2/3
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We are pleased to announce an article writing contest for to university students. The subject is the UN's Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, with a special focus on Goal 5: Gender Equality and Women Empowerment. Contact us for further details. #SDGs #womenempowerment
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