Amina is one of the many women who have experienced conflict-related sexual violence during the devastating two-year conflict in northern Ethiopia. For more than three years, she kept silent about her experience. Amina says she feared being stigmatized by family, friends and community members.
"The burden was immense, affecting my health and relationships. My partner left me once he realized what had happened. My outlook on men has changed," Amina said.
The support of case workers and counsellors also proved invaluable. Amina was able to access vital support, including counselling, HIV testing and cash assistance, paving the way for her journey to recovery. These efforts are made possible through the Response to Conflict-related Sexual Violence Project in the Tigray, Afar, Amhara and Benishangul Gumuz regions, with funding from the Candian government. Through this project, UNFPA supports GBV programming in partnership with the Amhara Women Association in Debark, Debrebirhan, Dessie, Kombolcha and Nefas Mewcha Woredas, where five Women and Girl-Friendly Spaces , and two safe houses are operating.
Adanech Shiferaw, UNFPA GBViE analyst, says Amina's story is just one example of the transformative power of GBV support in overcoming trauma and building resilience."Amina's journey highlights the pressing need to address GBV and provide support for survivors in communities across Ethiopia.
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