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Negri tells Ethiopia Programme Manager Tsitsi how our partner Siiqqee has helped her
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Siiqqee empower women economically so they can protect themselves from violence
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Violence against women and girls is discussed at a community meeting
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Youth drama group members Musina and Tolessa act in a play raising awareness about violence against women in Dukem, Ethiopia
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Every year, over 30,000 people attend KMG’s events celebrating uncircumcised girls.
WOMANKIND IN ETHIOPIA
Womankind Worldwide is an international women’s human rights charity working to help women transform their lives in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Despite achieving high economic growth in recent years, Ethiopia remains one of the poorest countries in Africa. 74% of women aged 15-49 years have undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), and 81% of women believe their husbands have the right to beat them. Our partners are working to eliminate these harmful traditional practices and values.
NEWS & COMMENT
Monday 6 February is International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation, and we thought we'd share some interesting and informative links in the name of awareness-raising.
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