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News: Another historic day as Ethiopia supreme court gets first female president, and a prominent lawyer as vice president
Addis Standard staffs Addis Abeba, November 01/2018 – Ethiopia has witnessed another historic milestone following today’s appointment of Meaza Ashenafi, a prominent law professional and women’s rights activist, as the first female President of the Federal Supreme Court. Solomon Areda Waktolla, another respected law professional, was appointed as vice president …
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News: Ethiopia kicks off “Jegnit” National Campaign. Aims to establish women-led network for peace
Ethiopian women holding the highest offices have gathered together at the launching ceremony of Jegnit Yared Tsegaye Addis Abeba, October 31/2018 – A national campaign dubbed “ጀግኒት” (Jegnit), loosely translated “She, the Brave One”, was launched yesterday at the Hilton Hotel in Addis Abeba in the presence of senior women …