Parliamentarians expressed concern over the rise of sexual violence during the Ministry of Women & Social Affairs' nine-month performance report, last week. Minister Ergoge Tesfaye (PhD) acknowledged the need for stronger legislation. She outlined ongoing partnerships with the Ministry of Justice and the Ethiopian Legal Women's Association to revise existing laws, crucial to effectively combat female genital mutilation, early marriage, and rape. While the Ministry highlighted efforts such as the 16-day anti-sexual violence movement to raise awareness, lawmakers pointed out critical shortcomings such as inadequate youth development centres and the increasing problem of child migration.
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