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Major achievements include improved shelter services, stronger advocacy and coordination, digitalized GBV case management, national media outreach, evidence generation, and expanded opportunities for survivors Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — 2026 The Ethiopian Network of Women Shelters (ENWS) has made significant progress in strengthening Ethiopia’s gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response system through survivor-centered service improvement, organizational…

Bangkok, Thailand | 14–15 July 2026 The Ethiopian Network of Women Shelters (ENWS) organized a two-day exchange visit to Bangkok, Thailand, from 14–15 July 2026, with the participation of eight ENWS representatives. The visit provided an important opportunity for the delegation to learn from Thailand’s experience in delivering integrated, survivor-centered, and gender-responsive services for women…

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 11 June 2026 – The Ethiopian Network of Women Shelters (ENWS) successfully convened a National Workshop on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Conflict-Affected Areas, bringing together high-level government officials from the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA), the Ministry of Labor and Skills, leaders of civil society organizations, development partners, women-led…

እንኳን ለ1447ኛው የዒድ አል-አድሃ (አረፋ) በዓል አደረሳችሁ። በዓሉ የደስታ፣ የጤና ፣ የመተሳሰብና የሰላም እንዲሆን  እንመኛለን።። የኢትዮጵያ ሴቶች መጠለያ ጥምረት!!! Eid Mubarak 🌙 The Ethiopian Network of Women Shelters (ENWS) extends its warmest wishes to all Muslims in Ethiopia and around the world on the joyous occasion of Eid al-Adha (Arefa). May this blessed holiday bring…

The Ethiopian Network of Women Shelters (ENWS) successfully conducted a two-day Capacity Building Training on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Burnout Prevention from May 20–21, 2026, in Debre Zeit/Bishoftu City, in collaboration with Lebeza Psychiatry Hospital. The training brought together representatives and frontline staff from ENWS member organizations working across Ethiopia to strengthen…

The Ethiopian Network of Women Shelters (ENWS) participated in a national conference organized by the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) on the development and approval of Harmonized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the prevention and response to violence against women during elections in Ethiopia. The conference aimed to strengthen coordinated national efforts to ensure…

Today, May 10, 2026, the Ethiopian Network of Women Shelters (ENWS) proudly honors and celebrates all mothers, especially those who show extraordinary strength, courage, and love in the face of hardship. On this special day, we recognize the sacrifices of mothers who nurture families, raise future generations, and hold communities together. We also stand in…

Irregular migration and human trafficking continue to be serious and interconnected protection challenges in Ethiopia and across the Horn of Africa. Each year, many Ethiopians particularly youth, women, and men undertake migration journeys in search of better employment opportunities, safety, and improved living conditions. While migration can be a positive pathway, irregular and unsafe movement…

The Ethiopian Network of Women’s Shelters (ENWS), together with its member organizations AWSAD Ethiopia, Agar Ethiopia, MELWDA, MCRC, and OPRIFS, is proudly and vibrantly participating in the 27th Addis Chamber International Trade Fair, taking place at the Addis Ababa Exhibition Center from April 23–25, 2026. Organized under the theme “Sustainable Business, Competitive Ethiopia”, the trade…

The Ethiopian Network of Women’s Shelters (ENWS) held a vibrant consultation session today with its member organizations to review and validate the findings of a Rapid Assessment on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in conflict-affected areas of Ethiopia. The rapid assessment was conducted in four highly affected regions Amhara, Oromia, Tigray, and Benishangul-Gumuz with the aim of…