(CNN) Human rights lawyer Meaza Ashenafi was sworn in Thursday as the head of Ethiopia's Supreme Court by the country's parliament in a wave of appointments for women in top government positions. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed nominated Meaza , the country's chief of staff announced.The Ethiopian leader has pushed for more female representation in his Cabinet. Meaza Ashenafi is one of #Ethiopia's most seasoned lawyers and a prominent women rights activist. She was the founder of Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association and has served as High Court Judge. She founded the Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association and served as a High Court judge.

Source: Ethiopian News November 01, 2018 12:56 UTC