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Ethiopia: Journalist Recognised for Giving Voice to Survivors of Conflict
VOA, 27 March 2023
Even after her third arrest, Ethiopian journalist Meaza Mohammed refused to stop reporting. Read more »
Ethiopia's Meaza Mohammed Is an International Woman of Courage
Meaza Mohammed's commitment to advocating for victims of gender-based violence and her push for accountability earned her recognition by the U.S. as one of its 2023 International Women of Courage, reports Simegnish Yekoye for Voice of America.
Mohammed is the co-founder and chief editor of Roha TV. Despite harassment, threats and a third arrest related to the coverage on her YouTube-based news channel, she says she is committed to being a voice for the women affected by Ethiopia's recently-ended civil war in the northern part of the country - between Ethiopia and Tigray region.
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The conflict between Ethiopia and Tigray region escalated into a full-scale war in November 2020. Millions of people were displaced and fled to neighbouring countries such as Sud Read more »
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New goals and effective plans for women's involvement in peacebuilding are needed before it is too late, Sima Sami Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women has said. Bahous was ... Read more »
A veteran Ethiopian journalist, Meaza Mohammed's reporting has covered survivors of gender-based violence. Despite arrests for speaking the truth, Meaza remains committed to advocating for victims of GBV and ensuring accountability for the crimes committed against them.
