Ethiopia and Italy Strengthen Collaboration to Combat Gender Violence Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In a significant step towards addressing the scourge of gender-based violence in Ethiopia, the Ethiopian government and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) have signed a grant agreement for a project aimed at providing comprehensive support to victims. The agreement, valued at €1.5 million (approximately $1.6 million), will finance the “Strengthening Gender Based Violence Response and Prevention Services in Ethiopia” project. The project is set to run for three years and will be implemented in five regions: Amhara, Oromia, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region (SNNPR), Tigray, and Addis Ababa. “This partnership with AICS is a testament to our unwavering commitment to ending gender-based violence in Ethiopia,” said Sahle-Work Zewde, President of Ethiopia. “By providing critical support to victims, we aim to break the cycle of violence and create a safer society for women and girls.” The project will provide a range of services to survivors of gender-based violence, including medical treatment, legal aid, psychological counseling, and economic empowerment. It will also focus on strengthening the capacity of law enforcement and judicial officials to effectively investigate and prosecute cases of violence against women. “Italy stands firmly alongside Ethiopia in the fight against gender-based violence,” said Arturo Luzzi, Italian Ambassador to Ethiopia. “This project is a tangible expression of our commitment to supporting the Ethiopian government’s efforts to create a more just and equitable society.” The project is aligned with Ethiopia’s National Strategy to End Child Marriage and Harmful Traditional Practices and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which calls for the elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls. “We are confident that this project will make a significant contribution to reducing the incidence of gender-based violence in Ethiopia and transforming the lives of countless women and girls,” said Addisu Gebregziabher, Ethiopian Minister of Women and Social Affairs.This HTML code snippet represents a web page with content related to an agreement between Italy and Ethiopia. It includes:This HTML code snippet represents a web page with content related to an agreement between Italy and Ethiopia. It includes: – A header element (`

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` element with links to social media accounts and an email address for contacting the author.Ethiopia and Italy have signed a grant agreement to finance a project to support survivors of gender-based violence in the country. The €10 million grant was provided by the Italian government and will be implemented by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The project, titled “Strengthening the Capacity of Institutions and Communities to Address and Prevent Gender-Based Violence in Ethiopia,” aims to improve the provision of essential services to survivors of violence, including medical care, psychosocial support, and legal assistance. It will also work to strengthen the capacity of government institutions and community organizations to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. The project will be implemented in nine regions of Ethiopia, including Afar, Amhara, Benishangul-Gumuz, Gambella, Oromia, Somali, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region, Tigray, and the Harari region. According to the UNFPA, gender-based violence is a major problem in Ethiopia, with an estimated 65% of women experiencing physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. The project is expected to benefit over 130,000 survivors of gender-based violence and to contribute to reducing the prevalence of violence against women and girls in Ethiopia.