For many women in Ethiopia, getting their first formal job doesn't just change their income; it can change how they describe who they are in everyday public interactions. In a country where ethnicity ...

Edomawit Ashebir tries to block out the haters. Every time she grabs her skateboard and goes out in public, the young Ethiopian knows she might hear some rude comments. “My mom empowers me, but people ...

In southern Ethiopia, unsustainable farming practices and tree cutting for fuel are causing land degradation. The Integrated Women’s Development Organization has planted fruit and other trees as well ...

For women entering the formal labour market in Ethiopia, taking a job can expose them to new public spaces and risks. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY For many women in Ethiopia, getting their first formal ...