Gada is a traditional system of governance of the Oromo people in Ethiopia developed from knowledge gained over generations. It regulates political, economic, social and religious activity serving as ...

While the Gada system excludes women from governance positions, it allows them to attend community meetings and register their opinions on issues. Beyond this, women play a key role in the ...

And the unique Gada system of governance, which was added to the UN's cultural heritage list in 2016, allows for them to attend regular community meetings and to voice their opinions to the Abbaa ...