New York, NY (March 20th, 2016) — As International Women’s Day is commemorated in the month March, ESAC held its event recognizing this hallmark. ESAC held its International Women’s Day event at 310 E 42nd street on 1st and 2nd ave. Authentic Ethiopian food and coffee was served for free as a courtesy of the event and the attendees. ESAC began the event with serving refreshments and lunch to all, then shortly began a panel discussion with the invited guest speakers. The guest speakers were Mrs. Pearl Barkley, Mrs. Mariam Makompack, Mrs…. who came together in the name of bringing awareness to women issues of around the world (from their prospective and experience). The founder of ESAC proceeded the event with huge emphasis on the issue of young Ethiopian who are fleeing at alarming rates to Middle Eastern countries who get abused and enslaved, even threatening their lives (in many cases, has happened). Generally, the problem has so many angles but mostly the issue of these young women fleeing from their native country of Ethiopia is to find a better opportunity and helping their family. ESAC founder stressed that the organizationNew York, NY (March 20th, 2016) — As International Women’s Day is commemorated in the month March, ESAC held its event recognizing this hallmark. ESAC held its International Women’s Day event at 310 E 42nd street on 1st and 2nd ave. Authentic Ethiopian food and coffee was served for free as a courtesy of the event and the attendees. ESAC began the event with serving refreshments and lunch to all, then shortly began a panel discussion with the invited guest speakers. The guest speakers were Mrs. Pearl Barkley, Mrs. Mariam Makompack, Mrs…. who came together in the name of bringing awareness to women issues of around the world (from their prospective and experience). The founder of ESAC proceeded the event with huge emphasis on the issue of young Ethiopian who are fleeing at alarming rates to Middle Eastern countries who get abused and enslaved, even threatening their lives (in many cases, has happened). Generally, the problem has so many angles but mostly the issue of these young women fleeing from their native country of Ethiopia is to find a better opportunity and helping their family. ESAC founder stressed that the organization needs to move to action and that it is more than just a discussion, to become a member of ESAC and support the mission of the organization toward action to solve the problem. ESAC chairperson also mentioned that to not only discuss women issues but to find a solution that everyone can commit to. We hope all attendees sign up to become a member and we welcome volunteers to help end the abuse against Ethiopian Women Domestic Workers in the Middle East!

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