Pathfinder International is pleased to announce the publication of
OLE_LINK2OLE_LINK1Women's Empowerment in Ethiopia: New Solutions to Ancient
Problems. This paper documents the challenges and successes of two programs
in Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, and SNNRP that combine increased access to
reproductive health care and family planning with comprehensive social
change.  In collaboration with partners, community and religious leaders,
and medical providers, these programs have advanced changes in law
enforcement and community values to overcome harmful traditional practices.
Opportunities for girls and women to pursue education and income-generating
activities bring credibility and inspiration to young women seeking new
alternatives.  Results include:

*	25.3 million adolescents received RH and adolescent health messages;

*	1,200 judges, police officers, and prosecutors trained in
implementation of new laws; 
*	12,950 girls were helped to evade early marriage (in two provinces
in 2004 only); 
*	2,400 women were trained in small business management and given
microcredit loans; and 
*	650 traditional circumcisers were trained to promote RH. 

 

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