The Ethiopian Chapter of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) was launched Monday at an event attended by United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, President Sahle-Work Zewde and other high-level dignitaries from the UN system and African Union. President Zewde said the launch of the chapter was a major milestone that will benefit all Ethiopian women and ensure their voice is better heard and their issues better addressed. “We now have the Ethiopian Chapter of the AWLN which will contribute to ensuring there is financial inclusion in the country. It will empower rural women, mentor young women, and achieve gender equality. “Indeed, there is a direct relationship between increased women’s leadership and sustainable peace,” the Deputy Secretary-General said.

Source: Ethiopian News October 23, 2019 06:45 UTC