{"id":5692,"date":"2026-11-05T17:46:20","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T17:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=5692"},"modified":"2026-11-05T17:46:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T17:46:23","slug":"ethiopia-sets-an-example-for-africa-in-advancing-womens-political-leadership-minister-shewit-shanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/ethiopia-sets-an-example-for-africa-in-advancing-womens-political-leadership-minister-shewit-shanka\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopia Sets an Example for Africa in Advancing Women\u2019s Political Leadership: Minister Shewit Shanka"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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AMN Plus-November 5, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethiopia has emerged as a model for Africa and the world in promoting women\u2019s participation in political leadership and national decision-making, Minister of Women and Social Affairs Shewit Shanka said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the opening of the African Women Political Leadership Forum in Addis Ababa, Minister Shewit emphasized that women should not merely be beneficiaries of national and continental development but also plays a leading role in driving transformative change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She highlighted Ethiopia\u2019s achievements in advancing women\u2019s political representation, noting that women account for 50 percent of the federal cabinet and more than 40 percent of the House of Peoples\u2019 Representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elaborating on the Medemer philosophy, the minister said it is founded on harnessing the collective potential of all citizens and fostering shared contributions. She underscored the importance of strong institutional and political party commitments to ensuring women\u2019s equal participation in economic, political and social development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shewit also called for greater representation of women in political party leadership, candidate selection processes and decision-making structures, stressing the need to ensure their equal participation at all levels.
\u201cAfrica\u2019s greatest strategic asset is its people, their creativity, resilience and commitment,\u201d Minister Shewit said, emphasizing the importance of building inclusive systems that enable women to fully participate in shaping the continent\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The forum is focusing on empowering African women in political leadership, strengthening inclusive governance and promoting institutional reforms aimed at advancing gender equality across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Birhanu Workneh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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