Attendees at the hearing outside the court room The Initial Court Hearing The first court appearance for the accused, Fisseha Tadesse, was scheduled on the morning of September 21st at the Bole…
Aberash Hailay The…
This was the theme of the September Ethiopian Women in Business (EWIB) gathering. Every EWIB gathering is an energetic and inspirational evening of authenticity and sharing. Last Thursday’s session was no exception.…
Indeed it is the oldest profession even in Ethiopia. According to Dr. Eyasu Hailesellasie, the beginning of prostitution in Ethiopia can be traced as far back as the 17th century in Gondar,…
I’ve said this before, will say it again and again and again. A man who hits a woman is not a man. I witnessed something horrible, disgusting, heartbreaking the other night. A…
Manifesta to Young Women and Girls is one of my favorite pieces in Eve Ensler’s book entitled I am an Emotional Creature. A short excerpt reads as: HERE’S WHAT YOU WILL BE…
A few months back I took up a short research assignment with BBC World Service Trust on their Girl Hub communication project. The purpose was to conduct focused group discussions on media…
My cousin is getting married this summer. And in following with the Ethiopian norm and tradition of asking for her hand in marriage, her husband-to-be organized for a group of elders to…
The consequences of climate change are greatly felt by poor communities in which the most vulnerable of the population are women. This vulnerability emanates from socio-economic disparities that exist between men and…
” There’s nothing altruistic, compassionate or noble in advocating for abortion.†These were the words of a forum participant on a pro-life website that featured a short article on abortion in Ethiopia.…