Eritrean News
International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, is a global day celebrating the numerous and diverse social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. In addition, it also offers a valuable opportunity to promote solidarity and strive for greater momentum towards gender equality around the world. The following article takes a closer look at…
Ghenet Beyene, the last child in her family of 15 siblings, was born in 1956 in Mendefera. She joined the Eritrean Liberation Front (ELF) in 1974 as a member of the clandestine movement. In 1977 she was arrested and put in Alem Bekagn, a maximum security prison in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where she languished for…
Mendefera, March 6, 2024 – The Southern Region’s committee dedicated to the protection of children’s rights and the prevention of harmful practices conducted its annual activity assessment for the year 2023 on 2 March in Mendefera. Mr. Kaleab Tesfaselasie, the Director General of Social Services in the region, emphasized the critical role of safeguarding children’s…
Keren, 6 March 2024 – Ms. Tekea Tesfamicael, President of the National Union of Eritrean Women, led a seminar for union branch representatives and members of the People’s Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ) in Keren. The seminar, held on March 4 in connection with the International Women’s Day, focused on the importance of preserving…
Asmara, 7 March 2024 – Nationals residing in Italy, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates conducted public diplomacy activities. Mr. Fesehatsion Petros, Eritrea’s Ambassador to Italy, held seminars for nationals in Rome and Milan, while Mr. Girmay Habtemicael, head of Public and Community Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy, conducted seminars for nationals in Abruzzi and…
Asmara, 8 March 2024 – International Women’s Day was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Expo Compound in Asmara, at the regional level, under the theme “Equality: Our Core Principle.” The celebration was attended by senior government and PFDJ officials, and other distinguished guests. Ms. Alem Belai, the head of the regional union branch, highlighted the…
Mendefera, 8 March 2024 – The Southern Region marked International Women’s Day, 8 March, in Halhale with members of the Livestock and Crops Corporation at the regional level, under the theme “Equality: Our Core Principle.” Ms. Senait Afwerki, the head of the union branch in the Southern Region, spoke about the resilience and unity of…
