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Women in Ethiopia's clothing industry - FEMNET Factsheet

Ethiopia is one of the poorest countries in the world. The textile and clothing industry plays a central role and is promoted and subsidized by the government. Although the country has relatively strict labour legislation, workers suffer from precarious working conditions.

Depending on the country, 60%-90% of workers are female. Men mainly work in supervisory and managerial positions, they give instructions, exert pressure and some do not shy away from violent behavior. Violence against women has not been and is not perceived as a problem in Ethiopia. The Labour Act does not contain any statement about a work environment that protects against sexual harassment or gender-based violence.

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