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Eritrean News
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Observed
Asmara, 12 December 2024 – The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which has been observed with various programs since 25 November, concluded yesterday. At the event organized at the National Union of Eritrean Women Hall, Ms. Senait Mehari, head of Socio-Economic Development at the union, stated that the organization, in collaboration…
Promotional Activities to Eradicate Harmful Practices
Mendefera, 11 December 2024 – Promotional activities aimed at eradicating harmful practices and ensuring children’s rights were conducted for about 18,000 students in the Dubarwa sub-zone from 21 November to 8 December. The activities, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, and the National Union of Eritrean Women, as well as…
INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT ISAIAS AFWERKI: ON GLOBAL, REGIONAL, AND DOMESTIC ISSUES (Part III and Final)
On November 30, 2024, national media outlets conducted an interview with President Isaias Afwerki, discussing timely and important global, regional, and domestic issues. Third and final part of the interview follows. * * * Mr. President, the leaders of the TPLF instigated, despite advice to the contrary, a war of insurrection that have inculcated massive…
Hamelmalo Sub-Zone Declares Itself Free of FGM
Keren, 11 December 2024 – The Hamelmalo sub-zone in the Anseba Region officially declared itself free of female genital mutilation (FGM) on 7 December. The sub-zone has become the 8th in the Anseba region to make this declaration. Ms. Amna Haj, administrator of the sub-zone, stated that this achievement is the result of sustained awareness-raising…
Eritrea Participates in Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Workshop
Asmara, 10 December 2024 – An Eritrean delegation participated in the Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Workshop held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, from 2 to 9 December 2024. During the workshop, Mr. Habtom Zerai, Charge d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy and the Permanent Mission of Eritrea to the United Nations, and Mr. Natnael Yebio,…