This book examines the role of Oromoo women’s customary institutions within the Gadaa System in protecting and promoting women’s rights. It explores how indigenous norms, institutions, and dispute-resolution mechanisms address gender-related injustices, enhance women’s access to justice, and contribute to equality, dignity, and participation.
The book also critically considers the opportunities and challenges of customary institutions in advancing women’s rights and their potential to complement formal justice systems and contemporary human rights standards.
It is a valuable resource for academics, researchers, lawyers, human rights practitioners, policymakers, students, and anyone interested in Gadaa, indigenous justice, gender equality, and women’s rights in Ethiopia.