MAKING #HERSTORY // MEAZA ASHENAFI


Meaza Ashenafi is the lawyer you always want on your side. Meaza served as a Judge of the High Court, a Legal Advisor and later founded the Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association. Determined to put women on the map, Meaza led the movement to establish the first bank for and by women in Ethiopia, Enat Bank. She was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2005 for her work to elevate the status of women in Ethiopia.
Meaza Ashenafi’s work has challenged many of the limiting stereotypes and barriers that women face in Ethiopia. She believes that development in every sphere is dependent on the inclusion and contributions of woman.
We will be recognizing inspiring Ethiopian women who have made #herstory all month long. Hope you’ll join us in celebrating Women’s History Month!