Statement delivered by Mr. Habtom Zerai, Charge d’Affairs at the Permanent Mission of Eritrea to the UN in Geneva during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea

20 June 2024, Geneva  Mr. President, It is with a heavy heart that I bring to the attention of this Council that this annual ritual of demonizing Eritrea has coincided with June 20th- Eritrea’s Martyrs Day. It is not a day of mourning but a day of reflection. For over a decade, Eritrea has consistently…

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Programs in Connection with Martyrs Day

Barentu, 19 June 2024 – Programs including support to families of martyrs and popular campaigns have been conducted in the sub-zones of Barentu, Mensura, and Golij in the Gash Barka Region. According to reports, 200 thousand Nakfa contributed by government employees in the Barentu sub-zone has been distributed to 100 families of martyrs. Mr. Tesfa’alem…

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Cultural Program in Connection with Martyrs Day

Asmara, 19 June 2024 – A cultural program organized by the National Union of Eritrean Women branch in the Central Region was conducted at the hall of the union’s central office. Veteran and young artists participated in the program. In the same vein, students of Isak Tewoldemedhin Secondary School extended 20 thousand Nakfa to 20…

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Prayer Service in Connection with Martyrs’ Day

Asmara, 19 June 2024 – Prayer services and sermons marking Martyrs’ Day were held at St. Michael Church and Al-Khulafae Al-Rashideen Grand Mosque in the capital city, Asmara. This morning, the service at St. Michael Church was attended by Abune Petros, Archbishop of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church, along with Abune Lukas, Secretary General of…

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Financial Support to Families of Martyrs

Assab, 19 June 2024 – Staff members of the Eritrean Naval Force Southern Command extended financial support to families of martyrs on 15 June. The event, organized in the port city of Assab, was attended by Brig. Gen. Abraham Andom, Commander of the Eastern Command of the Eritrean Defense Forces; Mr. Rezene Michael, secretary of…

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Activities in Connection with Martyrs Day

Asmara, 18 June 2024 – Members of the cooperative association of the first round of the national service and the taxi owners association conducted various activities in connection with Martyrs Day. Members of the cooperative association of the first round of the national service conducted a walkathon program from Biet-Gergis to the Mai-Diminet area and…

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Equalizing Access to and Participation in Education

Education: a fundamental right, driver of growth, and catalyst for development Education is internationally recognized as a basic human right and it is indispensable for the exercise of other rights. Moreover, it is distinguished as one of the most powerful instruments for reducing poverty and inequality, and it sets the foundation for driving sustained socio-economic…

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