The Ethiopian Women Researchers Network (EWNET) inaugural writing workshop series aims to not only provide women researchers with uninterrupted time for their scholarly projects, but also build a supportive academic community. The first session, entitled ‘EWNET Writes: Writing Workshop Session I’, was held on 15 August 2025 at Aurora Working Space.
EWNET WORKSHOP REPORT
Opened by EWNET principal Dr Netsanet Gebremichael, supported by deputy principal Dalaya Ashenafi, and chaired by Dr Meron Zeleke and Dr Mercy Fekadu, the workshop proceeded from a thematic conversation on setting writing goals to a structured writing session. Participants worked on journal articles, book chapters and research papers, using the dedicated time to overcome such barriers as lack of time, motivation or conducive conditions. Following a collective review, the participants ended the session by agreeing a peer review cycle should be initiated at the following workshop, laying the foundations for sustained accountability and collaboration.
ABOUT EWNET
This report was produced by the Ethiopian Women Researchers Network within the Peace Research Facility. EWNET is dedicated to creating a vibrant and supportive network for Ethiopian women researchers in the social sciences and humanities. EWNET uses platforms such as podcasts and seminar series to disseminate and amplify the voices, work and research journeys of Ethiopian women researchers.
