29/10/2024 (Agence Europe) – On Monday 28 October, the EU’s ambassador-designate to Ethiopia, Sofie From-Emmesberger, welcomed the publication of an in-depth study on the status and priorities of Ethiopian women, carried out by the Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA). Funded by the EU, the research aimed to produce a comprehensive report that could inform policy initiatives in favour of women's empowerment by addressing dimensions essential to their well-being and development, such as education, socio-economic status, health and political participation. More than 36,000 households were involved. Ms From-Emmesberger stressed the importance of research in supporting efforts to achieve gender equality, growth, prosperity, good governance, peace and security. (BD)