Ethiopia: As War Fears Grow in Ethiopia, Women Soldiers Recount the Sexual Violence They Experienced
"The 'prettier' girls would always be assigned to 'staff positions', and work with the head of the unit," said one former senior female officer.
Women comprised an estimated 30% of the TDF, making it one of the most gender inclusive armed forces in the world, yet despite their numbers, they found themselves in a "hostile environment", acknowledged Rahwa, a high-ranking female TDF member.
The gender focal person system was adopted in August of 2021, and required there be at least one delegated focal person at each unit formation level.
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