Ethiopian Institute of Peace (EIP) in collaboration with its partners is implementing a project to promote and ensure peaceful coexistence and social cohesion among communities, and the respect for rights of women, children, and persons with disabilities in the Lower Omo Valley.

One of the interventions required is support for school Girls’ club members through training on the rights of children and women and on the concept of HTPs and GBV. More than 100 girls’ club members (female students from seven schools) have received such training, and have been introduced to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).

Following the support provided by the project the girls’ club members have conducted campaigns in their respective towns. The Gosha Shada High School girls conducted a campaign at a marketplace where they were able to reach 250 people. The Girazmach Adnew Garsho High School girls have also conducted a campaign in parallel with Key Afer town’s cleaning campaign, addressing more than 150 people. Similarly, the girls of Millennium High School girls conducted outreach as a side event during a meeting at Dimeka town attended by 270
people.