Save Your Generation Ethiopia (SYGE) implemented the following project activities during July 2026 funded by EU-WHH.
1. Youth friendly Dialogue session
As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen awareness and prevention of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), we conducted youth-friendly dialogue sessions at Degan and Gerado IDP centers. A total of 30 youth participants attended the sessions, with equal representation from both centers (15 participants each). Of these, 24 were female and 6 were male, reflecting strong female engagement in the dialogue process.
The primary objective of the sessions was to enhance the awareness of youth on SGBV and related issues, while encouraging them to critically reflect on the role of laws, institutions, and community action in addressing the problem. The discussions were structured around the following thematic questions:
· Laws to prevent SGBV – What legal frameworks are necessary to effectively prevent SGBV in our country?
· Effectiveness of laws – How effective do you think existing laws are in protecting victims and deterring perpetrators?
· Government role – How can government agencies strengthen the enforcement of SGBV laws?
· Youth accountability – In what ways can young people contribute to holding perpetrators accountable?
· Impact on self-esteem – How does SGBV affect the confidence and self-worth of survivors?
· Damage to identity and property – How can SGBV harm personal identity and lead to loss of property?
The dialogue was highly interactive, with participants sharing personal reflections, debating the effectiveness of current laws, and proposing innovative solutions for community-level accountability. The discussions highlighted the importance of legal literacy, youth activism, and institutional responsibility in combating SGBV. At the conclusion of the sessions, the youth participants collectively pledged to share the knowledge gained with both IDP and host communities, thereby multiplying the impact of the dialogue. This commitment demonstrates their readiness to act as peer educators and advocates for SGBV prevention, ensuring that awareness extends beyond the immediate participants to the wider community