WOMEN EMPOWERMENT 1.0
“Provide support and training to EHPEA member farms and engage with (non-)Governmental stakeholders to work on the implementation of gender sensitive management, safe practices and the reduction of gender-based violence in the Ethiopian floriculture industry.”
Tewodros Zewdie | EHPEA Executive Director
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- 59% of women in the targeted farms (7,000) increased their level of awareness of their rights regarding protection from sexual harassment and were better informed about hygiene, nutrition, family planning and reproductive health
- 46% of the pilot project farms (12) developed and started implementing a gender policy
- 62% of the project farms (16) had active gender committees and had an effective reporting system
Partner
Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA)
Key Topic
Working Conditions
Region
Ethiopia
Status
Project completed (2014-2015)