Au Delegation Visits Eritrea

Au Delegation Visits Eritrea

Vol 22. No. 79 Saturday, 5 December, 2015 Pages 8, Price 2.00 NFA PUBLIC SEMINAR IN GERMANY AU DELEGATION VISITS ERITREA Eritreans residing in the awareness raising programs have German cities of Stuttgart and been conducted for nationals Manheim held a public meeting residing in different cities in the from November 28th-29th on the country through the National current situation and development Committee in Germany. He also trends at home. said that the national committee will be formed in all major cities Mr. Yohannes Woldu, Charge in Germany until February 2016. d’Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy, gave extensive briefings on the A book written in Tigrigna efforts being exerted to build a and translated into German strong economy. language by Mr. Teklu Lebasi and his son Mr. Henok Teklu Mr. Kahsai Tewolde, Head of “Eritrean History from Ancient Public and Community Affairs, on to Liberation” was inaugurated his part indicated that successful on the occasion. A delegation of the African Union well as with senior officials from the The AU delegation also visited Commission is on a four-day visit Ministries of Finance, Information several private enterprises in to Eritrea for extensive discussions and the Auditor General’s Office. Asmara. with relevant government bodies on the “Domestication of Agenda The Ministry of Foreign Affairs As it will be recalled, President 2063 and the First Ten Year and the AU delegation jointly Isaias Afwerki had articulated Implementation Plan”. organized a workshop on the Eritrea’s views on AU Agenda 2063 same theme in Asmara on the 3rd in the publication of AU Heads of The AU delegation held meetings of December for a wider audience State and Government issued on with the Minister of National from several government bodies the occasion of the Golden Jubilee Development, the Minister of and civil society associations. of the Union in 2013. (Full text of Transport and Communications, as the article is on page 3). INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE DISABLED A public meeting was held at Minister of Labor and Human Mr. Kahsai stressed. the Expo Hall in Asmara on the Welfare, pointed out that the NUEW PRESIDENT IN 3rd of December this week to commemoration of the event Ms. Christine Umutoni, the commemorate International Day was vital for amplifying positive UN Resident Coordinator in of the Disabled. attitudes in the wider public Eritrea, stated that the people of towards the disabled. Eritrea and the government have a KHARTOUM Senior government and commendable culture in enabling PFDJ officials, members of The Minister affirmed that the disabled to equally participate the War Veterans Association , consistent efforts exerted by in all facets of social life. The President of the National consultation on bilateral matters representatives of professional the government to ensure the Union of Eritrean Women as well as on regional issues of and civil society organizations and well being of the disabled are The International Day of the (NUEW), Ms. Tekh’a Tesfamichel, mutual interest. other invited guests participated in bearing tangible results. This is a Disabled is being observed for the th held talks with the Chairperson the event. responsibility that requires burden 24 time at the international level th of the Women’s Union of the Both Ms. Tekh’a and Ms. Mr. Kahsai Gebrehiwot, the sharing by the local communities, and for the 20 time in Eritrea. Republic of Sudan (ROS), Ms. Meryem underlined the historic Meryem Osman, in Khartoum on ties that exist between the November 30th. two Unions and affirmed the existing goodwill on both sides EGYPTIAN MEDICAL TEAM IN ASMARA The discussions focused on to strengthen these bonds in the enhancing cooperation and regular period ahead. A team of Egyptian medical ences and best practices. Highly similar programmes for specialized doctors are currently performing qualified medical teams from Italy, surgeries on a regular basis. surgeries on a variety of ailments Germany, and Switzerland organize in conjunction with their Eritrean counterparts in different hospitals in Asmara. The 15-member medical team has carried-out successful surger- ies at the Orota National Referral Hospital as well as at the Berhan Ayni and Halibet Hospitals for 83 patients in the past few days, Dr. Ashraf Aletreby, Head of the group, announced. Dr. Solomon Tsegay, Head of Surgery at Halibet Hospital, ex- plained that these joint efforts are invaluable for exchanging experi- Eritrea Profile,Saturday, 5 December, 2015 2 ‘People are key factor for change’ Mela Ghebremedhin support for pressing issues of the music. A song by a blind and culture of Eritrea, the idea ongoing efforts in the country in regarding the inclusion of PwDs teenager and his kirar (traditional of helping each other and live as promoting equal rights of PwDs Under the theme of “Inclusion within society and in development guitar) impressed us all. The a community is the primary tool in eco-social, political, cultural matters: access and empowerment efforts. In Eritrea, the day has been ceremony went on with the remarks which needs to be kept alive in and employment aspects. This idea for people of all abilities”, commemorated for the last 20 by Minister Kahsai Ghebrehiwet order to tackle the cultural beliefs of solidarity, as she mentioned, is this year’s international day of years. All national associations, of Labor and Human Welfare. He towards people with disabilities and nothing new to the Eritrean society Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Government bodies such as the addressed the public with a timely to eschew their marginalization. but dates back to the armed struggle glances at the issue of inclusion Ministry of Labor and Human message on the significance of Raising consciousness is not where strong support was given to and accessibility of persons with Welfare and the Ministry of Health the very rich Eritrean tradition of enough as Gezai Embaye, in wounded civilians and freedom disabilities. About one billion as well as partner agencies including addressing problems collectively, charge of disabilities affairs at the fighters in the underground people live with disabilities the World Health Organization in other words; problem solving Ministry, stressed: “once people hospitals, and make-shift schools. globally, and the proportion in (WHO), the UN Development has communal traits. He further are educated and conscious, then it The culture of solidarity and Africa is considerable too. Yet, Program (UNDP) and the UN expressed on the need to continue is their responsibility to share their collectiveness cultivated in the despite the high number, numerous Children’s Fund (UNICEF), among raising awareness to every citizen knowledge with their colleagues, difficult times continue to this obstacles remain in all aspect of others, routinely take part in these against the discrimination and family, and community. There is no day in the subsequent period of society. This entails marginalization annual occasions. stigma people with disabilities point in having knowledge if you are nation-building. “I am glad to see an important segment of the general face, as it is the responsibility of not able to share it”. This is where the numerous mothers and women public, even if in a subliminal and On the 3rd of December, the each citizen to collectively combat the role of national associations has teachers here and once again it inadvertent manner. Thus, this G3-Expo Hall was already full theses attitudes. to be acknowledged. Through their shows the important role of women day commemorated worldwide of people at 8.30 in the morning, committed members, associations in working for equal rights to all aims at promoting actions to raise waiting patiently until the opening As tradition dictates, the 3rd of such as National Association citizens” Ms. Umutoni stressed. awareness and draw attention to ceremony. Children, mothers and December is also a day to evaluate, of Intellectual/Developmental the benefits of society through teachers from the school of autism monitor and plan ahead of the Disability of Eritrea (NAIDDE) In addition, this year’s theme inclusiveness and equitable access and Down syndrome as well as upcoming year. Accordingly, the managed to travel nationwide and coincides with the 2030 Agenda for and rights to all. the school for the blind and the Ministry of Labor and Human conduct workshops, with minimal Sustainable Development in which hearing impaired took over the Welfare and its partner institutions budget, to sensitize parents and Eritrea is committed to achieve Eritrea too celebrated the crowd. Children wearing a white and international agencies had community members at large the pronounced goals. The new International Day colourfully with t-shirt with the slogan of this year’s prepared a draft Comprehensive against the stigma of mental Sustainable Development Agenda a parade on the eve of the day campaign written on it and wearing National Policy for the PwDs. The disorders. They have already addresses the issue of persons where participants from different blue caps brightened the audience. document addresses the expanding reached about 650 parents since with disabilities to empower them associations and schools of the blind Wounded former freedom fighters, role and responsibilities of each March 2015. Having a direct contact to be active participant in society. and from the hearing impaired took all smiling, rushed into the hall with stakeholder working to promote with communities is the attitude In doing so, a strong focus on part. The parade passed through their wheelchairs, women and also and ensure respect of equal rights Eritrea is strengthening to raise promoting empowerment by Independence Avenue departing teachers wearing a shiny yellow and opportunities to PwDs. With awareness and to promote a sense improving access to transportation, from Cinema Roma all the way traditional dress were actively about 120,000 – 150,000 disabled of ownership and responsibility for employment, education and socio- to Bahti Meskerem.

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