The event will launch the joint publication by UNCTAD and the Enhanced Integrated Framework, entitled "Trade and Gender Linkages: An analysis of least developed countries". It will provide the opportunity for a high-level debate on how to make trade contribute to women's economic empowerment in the LDCs.
The ambassador made the remarks while Saint Brigid’s Day marked in the capital Addis Ababa today.
Saint Brigid is one of Ireland’s patron Saints, and her feast day is 1
st February which marking the beginning of spring.
She noted that the day was celebrated in Addis Ababa to tribute the achievements and the very essence of women with the theme: Women as Agents of Change”.
Addressing gender inequality and needs of women and girls is at the heart of Ireland’s work in Ethiopia, she added.
Irish government has been working with National Electoral Board of Ethiopia in terms of supporting the process and preparation for elections and ensuring women’s participation and get political representation, she pointed out.