August 26, 2016
Community in Siiqqee (Ethiopia) to help women escape violence and support themselves
Ethiopia
Desta Tilahun
EPRP Party Leader, Ethiopia
Election
5073: Ethiopia, 06/01/2026, Ethiopian House of People's Representatives
| Quota Information | Parliament Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Are there legislated quotas? | Yes | Structure of parliament | Unicameral |
| For the Single/Lower House? | Yes | >Current members | 470 |
| Percentage of women | 41.49% | ||
| Source: Gender Quotas Database | Source: New Parline | ||
Note: this page was last updated on October 3, 2022.
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April 27, 2026
‘Women who speak out must be exterminated’: the rising tide of digital violence facing Ethiopian activists
Yordanos Bezabih, an Ethiopian women’s rights activist, had faced online threats for years: of acid attacks, gang-rape and death. She tried her best to ignore the abuse as she continued her advocacy work. But in 2025, the threats became more menacing.
April 17, 2026
Consultation: Women’s Participation, Protection of Media and Journalists in the Context of Elections
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) conducted a consultation forum on March 18, 2026, in Addis Ababa with stakeholders regarding the legal protections provided for women political party members, independent candidates and journalists within electoral contexts.
June 9, 2020
Ethiopia’s first female president on plans to combat Covid-19 and resuscitate the economy
Ethiopia’s first female president, Sahle-Work Zewde, spoke to FORBES AFRICA’s Managing Editor, Renuka Methil, on the country’s plans to combat Covid-19 and resuscitate one of the fastest growing economies in Africa.
April 14, 2020
A gender-equal Ethiopian Parliament can improve the lives of all women
Recent gains by women in the Ethiopian political landscape offer a chance to improve gender equality around the country and put an end to long-standing societal iniquities.
December 20, 2019
Ethiopian women participation in politics up but a lot needs to be done
The number of Ethiopian women in the national legislative and executive branches has grown significantly since Ethiopia conducted its first parliamentary election in 1995.
November 29, 2019
Addis Abeba hosts the first annual all-women in Ethiopia academia conference
Setaweet Movement, a movement established to “create a space for dialogue, research and activism by Ethiopian women and men,” organized its first Annual All-Women Academia Conference on Saturday, November 23, 2019 under the theme ‘’Writing our rights
October 25, 2019
African women leaders network launches Ethiopia chapter
The Ethiopian Chapter of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) is launched on Monday at an event attended by United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, President of Ethiopia, Sahle-Work Zewde.'
November 1, 2018
Ethiopia gets its first female supreme court president
Ethiopia’s parliament on Thursday swore in the country’s first female supreme court president, building on efforts by reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to achieve gender parity in government.
October 24, 2018
Sahle-Work Zewde becomes Ethiopia's first female president
Ethiopian members of parliament have elected Sahle-Work Zewde as the country's first female president.
October 16, 2018
Ethiopia's new Cabinet 50 percent women, including defense
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia's new Cabinet is now a record 50 percent female, including the country's first woman defense minister, after lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously approved the nominations put forward by reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
April 30, 2018
Ethiopia parliament elects female speaker, Muferiat Kamil
Ethiopia’s parliament, the House of Peoples’ Representatives, has chosen a former Minister of Women’s Affairs, as its new speaker, state-affiliated FANA Broadcasting Corporate reports.
August 26, 2016
Community in Siiqqee (Ethiopia) to help women escape violence and support themselves
May 30, 2012
Minister Calls On All Citizens to Strive for Respect of Women's Rights
Minister of Women's Affairs has called upon all citizens to strive for the respect of women's rights by preventing violence against women.
For more information, please visit All Africa's Website
May 30, 2012
Women's Role in Legislative, Managerial Levels Seen to Improve
Ethiopia is one of the three-sub-Saharan countries where women participation in the legislative and managerial levels showed improvement in the last ten years, according to the International Labor Office.
May 30, 2012
Ethiopia: Forum Assesses the Role of Women in the Past Millennium
Despite their active role in the political, social and economic life of the country, Ethiopian women and their contributions have not been acknowledged duly.
To read the full article, please visit the All Africa's Website.
Money Matters: Female Parliamentarians and Domestic Financing for an Equal Post-2015 Agenda
The United Nation's Third International Conference on Financing for Development is around the corner (13 - 16 July).
Violence against women in politics
Highlighting news, interviews, resources and events on violence against women in politics
May 30, 2012
Minister Calls On All Citizens to Strive for Respect of Women's Rights
Minister of Women's Affairs has called upon all citizens to strive for the respect of women's rights by preventing violence against women.
For more information, please visit All Africa's Website
May 30, 2012
Women's Role in Legislative, Managerial Levels Seen to Improve
Ethiopia is one of the three-sub-Saharan countries where women participation in the legislative and managerial levels showed improvement in the last ten years, according to the International Labor Office.