Culture is a powerful force. It shapes identity, strengthens communities, and connects generations. Many traditions promote unity, respect, and shared values. However, when certain practices harm women and girls, deny them their rights, or justify violence, they must be confronted and transformed. What are often described as “backward traditions” are, in reality, deeply rooted forms…
Published by Ethiopian Network of Women Shelters (ENWS) Child labour and gender-based violence (GBV) are two of the most pressing challenges affecting children worldwide. While often addressed separately, research and field experience show that these issues are deeply interconnected. Children engaged in labor are at higher risk of experiencing abuse, exploitation, and trauma, while children…
Silence is often mistaken for peace. In the context of gender-based violence (GBV), silence is not neutral it is harmful. It allows abuse to continue, protects perpetrators, and isolates survivors. The cost of silence is paid in broken lives, weakened communities, and lost opportunities for justice and healing. Gender-based violence thrives where silence exists. When…
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains one of the most widespread human rights violations worldwide, affecting women and girls across all societies, cultures, and communities. While awareness of GBV has increased over the years, awareness alone is not enough. Real change requires sustained action from individuals, communities, institutions, and governments. GBV takes many forms, including physical, sexual,…
በዓሉን ስናከብር በመተሳሰብና በመረዳዳት 🤝💙 በአብሮነት መንፈስ ካለን በማካፈል፤ጥቃት የደረሰባቸውን፤ የተቸገሩትንና በዝቅተኛ የኑሮ ደረጃ የሚገኙ ወገኖቻችንን እያሰብን 🤍🙏እንዲሆን ጥሪ እያቀረብን፤በዓሉ የሰላም 🕊️ የፍቅር ❤️ የደስታ 😊 እና የአንድነት 🤲 እንዲሆን እንመኛለን። መልካም በዓል! 🎉 የኢትዮጵያ ሴቶች መጠለያ ጥምረት Warm wishes for the Ketera and Timket celebrations. May we arrive in peace! 💧✨ As we celebrate…
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a serious violation of human rights and a major barrier to equality, justice, and development. It affects women and girls across all societies and takes many forms, including physical, sexual, psychological, and economic violence. Strong legal frameworks and an effective judiciary play a critical role in preventing GBV, protecting survivors, and…
ለመላው የክርስትና እምነት ተከታዮች እንኳን ለብርሃነ ልደቱ በሰላም አደረሳችሁ! በዓሉ የሰላም፣ የጤና እና የመተሳሰብ እንዲሆን እንመኛለን፡፡ መልካም የገና በዓል! የኢትዮጵያ ሴቶች መጠለያ ጥምረት #ENWS
Schools are meant to be safe spaces where children learn, grow, and build their futures. However, for many girls and increasingly boys schools can also be places where gender-based violence (GBV) occurs or is ignored. GBV in and around schools is a serious human rights violation that undermines education, safety, and long-term development. Understanding GBV…
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) affects survivors far beyond physical harm. Many experience lasting emotional, psychological, and social impacts such as fear, anxiety, depression, shame, and isolation. These effects can continue long after the violence has stopped, especially when survivors do not have access to appropriate support. Psychosocial support (PSS) is a key part of GBV prevention…
The Ethiopian Network of Women Shelters (ENWS) warmly wishes all our members, international partners, supporters, communities, and friends around the world a joyful Christmas and a happy, hopeful New Year 2026. As we celebrate this festive season, let us embrace the spirit of togetherness, compassion, and solidarity. May the coming year bring peace, happiness, and…
