Child marriage and female circumcision are linked practices that are widespread in Sub-Saharan Africa; they are common traditions in Ethiopia. Although regional bodies and governments have made strong commitments to ending both practices, they still remai

This paper explores local perspectives on female child marriage and circumcision in Ethiopia. Both practices are widespread still, despite international and national efforts to eradicate them, and reflect deep-rooted patriarchal and gerontocratic values r

The urban landscape in Ethiopia is currently undergoing a fundamental transformation, with whole neighbourhoods in the centre of major cities being cleared for urban development. The urban renewal programmes have the twin objectives of promoting urban gro

The urban landscape in Ethiopia is currently undergoing a fundamental transformation, with whole neighborhoods in the centre of major cities being cleared for urban development. The urban renewal programme has the objectives of both promoting urban growth

Changes that happen within communities can have considerable consequences for the lives of children and their families. This paper demonstrates the importance of considering the community context and shows how differences between sites can be significant.

This report is the first of three resulting from a sub-study conducted by Young Lives in four communities in Ethiopia, three in Addis Ababa and one in Hawassa, to examine what happens to children and their families living in areas that are due to be redev