Successful programs to empower women

The head of the NUEW branch in the Gash Barka region, Ms. Yihdega Yohannes indicated that commendable programs have been implemented in the region in terms of empowering women.   

Barentu, 04 May 2016- The head of the NUEW branch in the Gash Barka region, Ms. Yihdega Yohannes indicated that commendable programs have been implemented in the region in terms of empowering women.

At a meeting she conducted with students and parents of the 12 sub-zones, she stressed that the backward attitudes and the harmful practices were condemning women to various social and health mishaps. She further said that after independence with the sustainable social awareness programs the status of women in the society is improving and the harmful practices fading.

The participation of women in all sectors and the contribution they are making in the national development programs are the result of the investment made on women.

The participants on their part expressed readiness to play their due part in the efforts to circumvent the harmful practices and strengthen participation in the national development programs.