ADDIS ABABA (AAU) – Women’s Strategic Development Centre (WSDC) and Institute of Educational Research (IER) of Addis Ababa University (AAU) jointly launched a book entitled “Women’s Universal Contribution” on 18th January 2020 at Nelson Mandela Hall, Sidit Kilo Campus of the University.
The book is organized and published by WSDC to demonstrate and announce Ethiopian women’s notable role in keeping peace, development, science, research, literature, philosophy, leadership, politics, justice and diplomacy. Fifteen scholars and researchers contributed their research articles for the book.
The book is organized into twelve chapters written in two languages: which the first six chapters are in Amharic and the remaining six chapters are in English.
In each chapter, the history of heroine Ethiopian women’s in different nations and nationalities with their immense contribution in economic, social, political, cultural and military fields of the country, their perseverance and lifestyle have been briefly narrated.
Ambassador Genet Zewde, PhD, Chief Director of Women’s Strategic Development Centre (WSDC) said, “This book is the first version and will be published annually. It has a great significance for our country, educational institutes and women.”
“The articles incorporated in the book are written by different researchers pertaining women’s role and participation in different aspects. The stories contained in the book are written depending on the past history and the others are presented in a new point of view of the previous stories,” said Dr. Genet in statement. She commended AAU higher officials and IER for the contribution and support during the preparation of the book.
Prof. Tassew Woldehanna, AAU President in his address, noted that AAU is working exhaustively to increase women’s involvement in teaching-learning, research, and community service since the last ten years.
According recent data, Prof. Tassew said that about 33 percent of AAU students are females. The number of female teachers & female researchers, high level female officials on the positions of vice president, dean and director has been increasing every year. “The book launched today by WSDC and IER is a good example to show females participation in all aspects and AAU is ready to collaborate and facilitate everything to advance this trend,” added Prof. Tassew.
Dr. Elizabeth W. Giorgis from College of Performing and Visual Arts and Director of the Modern Art Museum: Gebre Kristos Deta Center at AAU, Dr. Tebaber Chane from the University of Gondar and Dr. Tsega Gebrekristos from Ethiopian Civil Service University have presented reflection on the book.
The launching ceremony was concluded presenting recognition certificate for contributors of the book.
Source: AAU