Womens Organization Of Ethiopian, Womens rigths in Ethiopia
The EWLA is working to put an end to these provisions and educate women about their rights. With a grant from UNIFEM's Trust Fund, the EWLA disseminates information regarding gender equality under the law through paralegal training, counseling services, and media outreach efforts. That was in 1996. Today, Ashenafi is the executive director of the Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA) Child prostitution is on the increase especially in major urban centers of the country. They train government workers on human rights, gender equality and other aspects of good governance.law Factors aggravating the problem of child prostitution are pervasive poverty, migration to urban centers, and limited educational and job opportunities. The Government began revising the Federal Civil and Penal Codes to increase the penalties for rape, domestic violence, and child molestation. However, regardless of changes to the Penal Code, tradition and culture often prevail over civil and criminal law, and in practice women do not enjoy equal status with men. For example, the harmful traditional practice of abduction as a form of marriage already is illegal under the penal code but still is widely practiced in many rural areas. 15-64 years: 1,01 male(s)/female For peace to be attained justice must prevail. Thus, respectfully, we urge your government/office to stand with the people of Ethiopia. Withholding your support to the regime and extending it to the people is also a progressive step that will help Ethiopia to achieve peace, and justice and equality for her people. To this end, we call upon you to support IEWO ’s initiative for peace and the Campaign for Justice in Ethiopia. We believe that, given the opportunity women naturally are the bearer of peace and justice for society. It is in this light that International Ethiopian Women’s Organization- for Peace and Justice Infant mortality: 101,29 deaths/1,000 live births (2000 est.) Since its inception, more than 300 women have undergone the 15-day paralegal training for a basic understanding of Ethiopian Law. "Now when there's a problem, they will know what to do," Ashenafi says. "The idea is