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With our local partners we will reduce violence against women, including FGM and forced marriage, in Ethiopia, where such practices are widespread. Our partners will provide care, shelter and support for women survivors and they will work with communities to change attitudes and prevent violence.
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Situation
In Ethiopia violence against women and girls, including female genital mutilation, is widespread. 49% of women experience physical violence and 59% sexual violence from their partners at least once. Three quarters of women aged 15-49 years have undergone FGM and nearly 8% of married women were forced to marry. Women and girls have little or no support to help them overcome the consequences of violence and are usually dependent on their husbands’ income so cannot leave violent relationships.
Solution
In order for women to live free from violence they need to know their rights, have support systems in place and have an income of their own. Our partner AWSAD provides emergency shelter, medical care, counselling and legal support, as well as literacy and skills classes. Our partner Siiqqee raises awareness of women’s rights through community conversations and self-help groups, which also provide opportunities for small loans and savings clubs to enable the women to earn a living.