AfriYAN Ethiopia Celebrates International Youth Day 2026 in Dire Dawa
AfriYAN Ethiopia, TaYA, and Dire Dawa partners celebrated International Youth Day 2026 by bringing young people together for dialogue, learning, connection, and youth leadership.
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Youth Voices, Youth Action
AfriYAN Ethiopia, in collaboration with UNICEF U-Report and Plan International, brought young advocates together in Addis Ababa for a full-day workshop focused on youth advocacy and SRHR.
Our Voices. Our Choices. Our Future
AfriYAN Ethiopia joined UNFPA Ethiopia and partners to commemorate World Population Day 2026 and engage in the launch of the Demographic Futures Survey, highlighting young people's aspirations, choices, and the conditions shaping their futures
በኢትዮጵያ የሴቶችን መብት በማስከበር እና የሥርዓተ-ጾታ እኩልነትን በማምጣት ረገድ የወጣቶች ኃላፊነት
Reflective Amharic article exploring how Ethiopian youth can advance women’s rights and gender equality through activism, education, legal awareness, and community engagement.
በኢትዮጵያ የሴቶችን መብት ለማስክበር እና የጾታ እኩልነትን ለማምጣት ወጣቶች ያላቸው ሚና
Reflective Amharic article exploring how Ethiopian youth can advance women’s rights and gender equality through activism, education, legal awareness, and community engagement.
Equality Beyond Paper
Equality Beyond Paper reflects on the gap between legal equality and lived experience, drawing from personal stories to examine how everyday attitudes continue to shape opportunities for women in Ethiopia.
Firewood and Freedom: Why Youth Are the Key to Ethiopia’s Gender Revolution
In this thought provoking article, Malluz Yual explores how Ethiopian youth can help bridge the gap between legal rights and lived realities for women by challenging harmful social norms, promoting education, and becoming active allies for gender equality.
3rd National Hiber Forum
AfriYAN Ethiopia successfully concluded the 3rd National Hiber Forum, bringing together young people, partners, and stakeholders through five days of activities focused on SRHR, employment, leadership, and climate resilience.
MHM Day Celebration at Hawassa Industrial Park
AfriYAN Sidama Chapter and TaYA celebrated MHM Day at Hawassa Industrial Park through awareness activities promoting menstrual health, SRHR, and youth engagement.
Peace Dialogue and Youth Awareness Program at Hawassa University
AfriYAN Ethiopia, Hawassa University, and the Hawassa University Student Union organized a peace dialogue program promoting understanding, conflict prevention, and peaceful coexistence.
Youth Led Dialogue at Semera University on Substance Abuse Prevention
AfriYAN Ethiopia and Semera University hosted a youth led dialogue session that encouraged open discussions on mental health awareness and substance abuse prevention.
Free Talk Session in Dire Dawa Promotes Youth Awareness and Healthy Living
AfriYAN Ethiopia and the Dire Dawa Youth Council hosted a free talk session that created open discussions on mental health, peer pressure, and healthy life choices.
AfriYAN Ethiopia and UNFPA Ethiopia Hold Strategic Dialogue on Youth Development
AfriYAN Ethiopia met with UNFPA Ethiopia to strengthen collaboration and discuss key priorities including youth engagement, SRHR, digital safety, and youth livelihoods.
Youth Led Advocacy Session in Jijiga Strengthens Commitment to End FGM
AfriYAN Ethiopia brought together youth, government institutions, and community leaders in Jijiga to strengthen advocacy and collective action against FGM.
AfriYAN Ethiopia Contributes to National AYH Strategy Consultation (2026–2030)
AfriYAN Ethiopia joined a national consultation to revise Ethiopia’s Adolescent and Youth Health Strategy, contributing youth perspectives on SRHR, mental health, and inclusive services.
Youth Summit in Hawassa Advances Engagement in Peace and Health
AfriYAN Ethiopia and partners hosted a youth summit in Hawassa, bringing young people and leaders together to advance engagement in peace and health.
Women’s Leadership and the Continuing Journey Toward Equality
International Women’s Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of women and the continued global journey toward equality, leadership, and inclusive development.
African Women Are Not Just Victims of Conflict; We Are Architects of Peace
African women are not only affected by conflict but are key leaders in building peace, facilitating dialogue, and strengthening communities across the continent.
AfriYAN Ethiopia Represents at Africa CSOs Meeting to End FGM in Pretoria
AfriYAN Ethiopia participated in a CSOs movement building meeting in Pretoria to strengthen youth and survivor centered strategies to accelerate the end of FGM in Africa.
AfriYAN Ethiopia Launches Hawassa Subnational Chapter
AfriYAN Ethiopia inaugurated its Hawassa subnational chapter in Sidama, gathering youth leaders, partners, and stakeholders to strengthen youth participation and leadership.