UNIDO supports access to childcare in Ethiopia’s leather sector
The United Nations International Development Office (UNIDO) has promoted the works it has done through its Leather Initiative for Sustainable Employment Creation (LISEC) project to help more women into work in Ethiopia.
Among the beneficiaries is Selamawit Alemayehu (pictured), who works as a cleaner at the Addis Ababa Abattoirs Enterprise (AAAE). With LISEC’s support, AAAE arranged access to a nearby government-run childcare facility.
Ms Alemayehu said: “Since childcare is no longer an issue, I can focus on my career. I am determined to work as a flayer, a position traditionally held by men and one that offers better pay.”
The initiative was informed by a gender analysis that identified childcare as a major barrier to women’s employment and career advancement in the leather industry.
