Violence against
women
No woman, no girl deserves this.
Our aim. To protect survivors of abuse, equip them for a safe, independent life, and tackle the root causes of gender-based violence in Ethiopia.
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The challenge today
Violence against women and girls is one of the most systematic, widespread human rights violations in the world. In Ethiopia, half of all women have experienced physical or sexual violence at least once in their life time.
Despite laws which outlaw it, rates of violence against women in Ethiopia remain high. In many areas, traditional cultural values around the treatment of women are deeply entrenched and many people ignore or are simply unaware of new laws.
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The solution you can be part of
We’ve teamed up with an Ethiopia-wide project partner who run a two-part, evidence-based solution to provide immediate protection and tackle the root causes of gender-based violence.
- Providing safe sanctuary for women and girls experiencing abuse through five safe shelters across Ethiopia
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- Along with meals, healthcare and counselling, residents receive legal counsel, literacy lessons, art/dance therapy, self-defence classes and skills training so they can leave independent, confident and workplace-ready
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- Training law enforcement, community leaders and teachers on how to better identify, report and prosecute cases of violence
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- Running gender-based violence workshops in schools to ensure boys and girls don’t grow up normalising violence
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The impact you can have
“I am so happy here because I eat good food, I sleep in a bed and I play with the other children.”
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Liya was barely old enough to go to school when she was raped for the first time. “Every day when my family isn’t there, he takes me there. He forces me to lie on the ground.”
Her story is heartbreaking but thanks to project partners AWSAD, Liya had somewhere safe to turn and help seeking justice.
After three months of counselling, legal help and kids’ art therapy, Liya was able to return home happy and healthy, with peace of mind knowing her perpetrator was behind bars. She says she’s going to be an artist one day.
It’s not enough to make sure girls like Liya survive – through AWSAD, you can make sure they thrive.
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Make your difference
Donate today to help protect a girl like Liya from abuse and stop this from happening to another woman or child.
Meet your project partners
> Association for Women's Sanctuary & Development
The Association for Women’s Sanctuary & Development (AWSAD) is a beacon of hope to those who have experienced abuse, sexual assault or domestic violence. AWSAD was co-founded in 2003 by former High Court Judge and pro bono legal advisor, Maria Munir, who recognised that these women and girls needed more than legal support. Since then AWSAD has grown to have five 24/7 shelters which give survivors of violence a safe place to turn and a helping hand as they put their lives back together.
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