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March 8 Celebration and The Frist Congress of IEWO

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International Ethiopian Women's  Organization (IEWO)

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Womens' Right is a Human Right Question !
 

IEWO is an organization working to bring peace, respect of human rights and wellness and security in the life of all women.

 

IEWO recognizes that Ethiopian women must have a determining voice in the affairs of their country and community in order to bring meaningful change for all.

 

IEWO is devoted to furthering Ethiopian women's active and assertive participation in the struggle for political and economic equality for all women.

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Victory to the People!
Justice, Freedom and Peace shall prevail in Ethiopia and her people will determine her path and destiny.
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PRESS RELEASE: IEWO Condemns the Violation of Ethiopias Territorail Integrity. The International Ethiopian Womens Organization (IEWO) strongly opposes and condemns EPRDF's act of conceding Ethiopias territory to the neighboring Sudan.

 Tensae Le-Ethiopia

International Ethiopian Women’s Organization (IEWO)
  

A vigil for reaching out to our Higher Self  so as to gain wisdom that will surely lead us forward by remembering that wherever people meet to achieve higher aims is Holy Ground.
 
The IEWO, International Ethiopian Women’s Organization Forum Paltalk Room will be open for three days, this Thursday, Friday and Saturday to bring the plight of our people and our nation to the fore front during this end of lent. Acts of kindness, compassion and taking time to think of the suffering humanity is within the creed of all religions and faith.
 
We invite all Ethiopians to join us in this vigil and keep the forum alive for:
 
Celebrating Tensae ….kerb new ayrekem ye Ethiopia Tensae, be andenet kegeban ye fekir subae…to illuminate the Tensae of Ethiopia bringing the children of Ethiopia that are spread all over the World to reach out and hold hands to work together, respect each other & build our nation in harmony peace and love. 
 
Vowing for the release of the thousands of political prisoners who are still languishing in the dungeons and jails of woyane.  We call the names of Tedros Kassahun (aka Teddy Afro)   Tsegaye Gebremedhin, Aberash Berta, Abera YemaneAb; these are names as symbols representing the thousands of people imprisoned.   
 
Renewing our commitment and strength to establish a system of good governance and a just nation.
for our people

International Ethiopian Women’s Organization (IEWO) announces the opening of its own paltalk room

International Ethiopian Women's organization will open its paltalk forum on Saturdays and Sundays for 7 hours. You are all welcome to tune in at 1pm in Ethiopia and neighboring countries including the Middle East, 9 am London time and 10 for Western Europe, early risers in the USA could tune in as they wake up starting from 6 am. For those of you who are in the Oceania region the days will be Sunday and Monday evenings (New Zealand=11pm, Eastern Australia=9pm, Western Australia=7pm)

Let's Celebrate Together!!! To All Ethiopians and friends of IEWO International Ethiopian Women's Organization (IEWO) is celebrating March 8 international Womens Day by commemorating and honoring brave and courageous Ethiopia women and their heroic history. it is in deed, Ethiopian Womens Day; for it is in this month in 1896 under the leadership of Empress Tayitu, that Ethiopia was able to defeat the invading Italian army.

International Press Release February 28, 2008 Attention to all Ethiopians that are concerned to the issues of Ethiopian refugees around the world.

International Ethiopian Women Organization  (IEWO,we need you advocate this petitions,that have been supported by so many organization such as:
 Ethiopian student Association International, American Association University Women. USA Women Sport Foundation and other have endorse the petition.
 
Please sign the petitions and pass it to other.

Many of us have found one reason or another to complain about the annual soccer tournament, but few people will fight to make a difference. I have the petition with the hopes that the Ethiopian Sports Federation of North America will sincerely consider the value of incorporating women athletes in the annual tournament. 
If you  want to learn more, please visit the following links
 
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/including-girls-soccer-teams-in-ethiopian-sports-federation-of-north-america.html
 
I am also happy to find out Sealm, a Ohio University witness how the Festival is male dominated festival when she attended the 23 Annual Tournament in Atlanta,GA.
 
If you  want to learn more, please visit the following links.
http://www.ohiou.edu/sportsafrica/womengender/presentations/selam.htm
 
Your action is appreciated .
 
Regards,
 
Anisa Adem

Commemorating First Year Anniversary of IEWO

 Dr. Abeba Fekade and W/zro Telela Kebede's presentation of IEWO's accomplishments during the past year and extensive Q&A with room participants regarding current political situation of Ethiopia and Women's role in the pro-democracy movement.

 Dr. Abeba Fekade & W/zro Telela Kebede of IEWO Part I

Dr. Abeba Fedake & W/zro Telela Kebede of IEWO Part II

Dr. Abeba & W/zro Telela Kebede of IEWO Part III


 

Finest day for Ethiopia in U.S. Congress, activists say WASHINGTON DC - Ethiopian human rights activists said they saw their "finest day" in the United States Congress on Wednesday when all 50 members on a U.S. Congress Committee approved HR 2003, Full Story

Ethiopia releases protest leaders BBC News 24Ethiopia releases protest leaders Thirty Ethiopian opposition leaders have been pardoned and freed from prison just days after being given life sentences over election protests. BBC NEWS

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A Matter of Gender-Appeal to Ethiopian wayzazrt by Amb. Imeru Zeleke

Poems and Letters [letter from South Africa] and more

Some of IEWO 's Activities:
  • Raise awareness on women's issues, their rights, responsibilities, thier role in transorming themselves and society at large 
  • Provide organizational structure and function for education
  • provide the medium and forum for discussing issues on women in Ethiopia through newsletters, paper, radio etc.,  
  • Organize seminars and  forums on issues about Ethiopian women
  • Conduct research, provide workshops and training that promote health and wellness among Ethiopian women
  • Support organizations and indivduals who provide social servies economically, in education ane health  
  • Establish network among ourselves and with all women to empower each other
  • Work with those who struggle for just society, peace and respect of human rights in Ethiopia
  • Raise funds, find resources and establish financial strength for Ethiopian women 
  •  Review books and articles written about and by Ethiopian women
  • And many more....

Ethiopian wins Courage in Journalism Award group of women reporters who every day risk their lives to cover the war in Iraq and an Ethiopian publisher who gave birth to a son while confined to a vermin-infested jail cell...Click here to read more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota: Ethiopia was not on Mark and Vera Westrum-Ostrom's list when they first visited Children's Home Society & Family Services here to explore an adoption. Click here to read more

Saudi Arabia displays bodies of two Ethiopians beheaded Published Date: May 17, 2007

Dr Abeba's interview from 18, May 2007 in ESDU (Ethiopian Struggle for Democracy and Unity room) is avilable on line to listen to. Link http://www.clickcaster.com/esdu so go and listen to it.
 

... It is true that the restoration of a nation depends upon the role women play in the governance of their nation and in taking their true and rightful position in society....

We Demand an Apology!
Sample letter to fax to Sen. Inhofe’s office, By Prof. Alemayehu G. Mariam

Dear Senator Inhofe:

In your statement reported in the Congressional Record, your own website and on Youtube, you stated that Ethiopians are baby killers, child abusers and immoral people. Your statements are not only racist, mean-spirited, hurtful and offensive; they are also unsupported by any fact. Read more and take action.....


Winnipeggers head to New York to fight for women’s rights
The University of Winnipeg Student Weekly

Fiftythree- year-old Ali Saeed has been a member of the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party since the age of 17. Fifteen years ago his fellow party member Aberash Berta was arrested by the Ethiopian security police, and hasn’t been heard from since. ... Saeed and the others are going to New York as part of the Solidarity Committee for Ethiopian Political Prisoners. The group’s slogan is “Let Aberash Berta be free.” Read More.....

SOCEPP Condemns Illegal Detention of Popular Singer

The EPRDF regime has illegally detained popular singer Tedros Kassahun (a.k.a Teddy Afro) and has started railroading him. Officially Tedros is accused of an alleged fatal hit and run (he was detained for this in November 2006 and released on bail) but it is an ascertained fact that the regime is engaged in a political vendetta to punish the singer for one of his famous songs/Yasteseryal/ that criticizes the ruling group.  Read More of the Press Release….. // listen to his music reviews on NPR

Free All Politcal Prisoners in Ethiopia

Urgent call for all Ethiopians!!!

 

We call upon all Ethiopians to stop such treason and violation committed on Ethiopia and her people immediately!

 

 Let it be known to all that Ethiopians do not honor or recognize any treaties made with woyane, for they do not represent Ethiopia!

 

We call upon the Sudanese to come to their senses quickly and withdraw from Ethiopia’s territory immediately!

 

Long live Ethiopia!!!

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IEWO Radio Program March 2.rm On March 8 events, and other commentary    

IEWO Radio: Interview with W/o Achamyelesh and Dr Kassa Ayalew ( Jan. 27, 2008)

International Ethiopian Women's Organization Voice-Archived Radio Program

IEWO on nurturing the upcoming generation of Ethiopians + the 1st part of Ambassador Imiru Zeleke's input on the current situation - 04 NOV. 2007.

iewo july 15

July 1 IEWO's Radio program

 
 
Interviews, messages, poems and more 
 


Kinijit Women Speak Up (Part II) (New)
IEWO Radio, 07 Oct 2007

IEWO_Oct_28.rm    IEWO Sisters Discuss the value of culture and its role in liberation and national politics  

IEWO Radio

    On HIV/AIDS and taking care of our own  Dec 02

On health matter and more... Nov 25

 

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 IEWO Radio -Jan.13 , 2008

International Ethiopian Women's Organization-Feb. 10 Radio Program  Discussion on the bravery of Ethiopian women past and present

IEWO Radio [17 Feb 2008]  Interview with W/ro Yeharerwerk Gashaw -discussing the role of women in the affairs of  our nation-

  

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Health Matters and Wellness

2007 State Department report on human trafficking in Ethiopia Ethiopia is a source country for men, women, and children trafficked for the purposes of forced labor and sexual exploitation.click here to read more

May 22, 2007 Open Letter to Saudi Arabia Government

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi authorities beheaded Wednesday an Ethiopian woman

Let Us Celebrate March 8- From Tayitu of Adwa- to the present Ethiopia


Migrant Women for a Better Europe European Social Forum

Articles from VOICES RISING YEAR III - VOL 3. Nº113.1

Symposium Announcement
 
Ethiopia in the Second Millennium - Reflections on Past Achievements and Future Challenges.  Symposium to be held on September 9-10, 2007. Registration form  http://www.ethiopianmillennium2000.com
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