1. Winner of the King Baudoin African Development PrizeWinner of the King Baudoin African Development Prize
2012-132012-13 Bogaletch Gebre

6. Traditional ceremonies to celebrate
elemination of harmfull practices

8. Ceremonies for « uncut girls »

9. Women speaking up

12. Involvement of Men

13. Why prize winner
• Inspiring leader turning « anger » into passion and
commitment
• Effective agent of change for women and voiceless
• Tenacity to adress womens emancipation, rights
and social injustice
• Works with communities towards change they value
« let them discover their own power »

14. Why prize winner
• The results and measurable impact on the
ground
• Sytematic methods and Mulitplicative effect
in Ethiopia and beyond
• Integrated, holistic and balanced approach

15. Role model for African women