Study report: Determining the Ethiopian Women's Status & Priorities

A persistent lack of comprehensive and disaggregated data related to gender equality hampers the understanding of women’s status, needs, and priorities in many countries around the world. In response to this challenge, the Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) and Oxfam Ethiopia in collaboration with the Ministry of Women’s and Social Affairs and with financial support from the European Union Delegation, has developed and disseminated a national dataset on Ethiopian women, identifying women’s priorities, needs, and status across various themes. This  pivotal research provides valuable insights for multiple sectors, including MoWSA. It generates contemporary data regarding the status of women in Ethiopia, highlighting the progress made in achieving gender equality, narrowing gender gaps, and advancing women’s empowerment in line with national commitments. Furthermore, this research will serve as a benchmark to evaluate Ethiopia’s efforts in promoting gender equality and to identify existing gaps as well.