Women and Society Radio Show 105.3 Afro Fm by Hiwot Adane

105.3 Afro FM is the first privately owned English Radio station in Ethiopia [featuring a daily 1 hour French Show], it was established in 2008 with the coverage capacity of 150KM radius in Addis Ababa and its surroundings broadcasting daily for an elapse time of 18 hours. The station reaches global audience in Africa, Europe, America and Asia via “Online Stream”. It is the pioneer Ethiopian radio

station to introduce this service.


“Women and Society” program by Hiwot Adane, is one of the exclusive program concentrated on questionable issues of the globe towards women; women in diverse society, their struggle for women’s right their contribution to politics, religion, social issues, and economic empowerment. What is the attitude of the society towards women and how does women perceive themselves? What kind of attitudinal transformation does the society need? Where is the tip point of gender based violence; Conflict related violence, Domestic violence…etc. how the society could fight against HTPs? Women role in entertainment and advertisements, what is the main health related problems for women in Ethiopia, Africa and the rest of the world? Making it possible to link the grassroots level with policy makers?