{"id":5677,"date":"2026-11-05T17:22:49","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T17:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=5677"},"modified":"2026-11-05T17:22:52","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T17:22:52","slug":"ethiopia-advances-womens-political-leadership-under-medemer-philosophy-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/ethiopia-advances-womens-political-leadership-under-medemer-philosophy-minister\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopia Advances Women\u2019s Political Leadership under Medemer Philosophy: Minister"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059275-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059275-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059275-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059275-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059275-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059275-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059275.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMN PLUS-November 5, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ethiopia is demonstrating its commitment to advancing women&#8217;s participation in leadership under the Medemer (Synergy) philosophy, Minister of Culture and Tourism Selamawit Kassa said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The minister made the remarks during a panel discussion at the African Women Political Leaders Forum, held as part of the Second African Political Parties Summit at the Adwa Victory Memorial, in Addis Ababa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selamawit noted that women&#8217;s representation in Ethiopia&#8217;s House of People&#8217;s Representatives and the Council of Ministers has been increasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She said this demonstrates that women are ready to engage in political discourse and assume leadership responsibilities when given the opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059277-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059277-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059277-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059277-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059277-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059277-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059277.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As reported by ENA, the Medemer philosophy, formulated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, teaches that the strength of a society is measured by the contributions of all its members, she explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlighting women&#8217;s participation in political leadership as a key development agenda, the minister stressed the need for discussions and action today to achieve the goals set for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She further emphasized that inclusiveness in Africa&#8217;s development agenda is not merely a matter of gender equality but also concerns development, justice, national productivity, and democratic governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The minister noted that providing opportunities alone is not sufficient and that women need continuous support throughout their leadership journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059276-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059276-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059276-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/1000059276-768x432.jpg 768w, 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Minister further called for African solutions to African challenges, emphasizing the importance of drawing lessons from history, community institutions, and indigenous philosophies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#GreatNation<br>#NoblePeople<br>#GrandVision<br>#Africa<br>#Ethiopia<br>#Addisababa<br>#Addismedianetwork<br>#AMNDigital<br>#APPS2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS-November 5, 2026 Ethiopia is demonstrating its commitment to advancing women&#8217;s participation in leadership under the Medemer (Synergy) philosophy, Minister of Culture and Tourism Selamawit Kassa said. 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