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We will ensure that women living in our safe house have the support they need to rebuild their lives and live free from violence. We will provide them with skills training, support to find housing and help to get their citizenship so they can access business loans.
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Situation
In Ethiopia violence against women and girls is widespread. 49% of women experience physical violence and 59% sexual violence from a partner at least once in their lifetime. Women and girls have little or no support to help them overcome the consequences of this violence and are usually dependent on their husband’s income so can’t leave violent and abusive 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 and care as well as long-term support to women once they leave their