Eritrea - Ministry of Information

In developing countries, such as Eritrea, jobs are a cornerstone of development. They have a pay off far beyond income alone. They are critical for reducing poverty, allowing cities to function, and providing youth with alternatives to violence. In recent years, jobs and employment have become a central part of the dialogue on development. Today, many countries seek to better understand their labor sectors, address gaps, and develop more effective policies.

The National Association of War Disabled Veterans (NAWDV) reflects on its past accomplishments and looks forward to achieving more in the future. The Association recently held a one-day conference on 17 October to commemorate its 25th anniversary.

Every year on 16 October, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) celebrates World Food Day (WFD) to commemorate the founding of the organization in 1945. Events are organized in over 150 countries across the world, making it one of the most celebrated days of the UN calendar.

The National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) and other Government partners celebrated the International Day of the Girl on 11 October, under the theme, With Her: A Skilled Girlforce.

The Eritrean War for Independence and the 1998-2000 Ethiopian-Eritrean Border War left deep marks on the society. Thousands of soldiers lost their lives, countless innocent civilians were displaced, maimed, and killed, villages and homes were destroyed.

bAccording to the Joint United Nations Programme on AIDS (UNAIDS), HIV/AIDS continues to be a major global public health issue. Since the beginning of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic, over 78 million people have become infected with HIV and more than 35 million people have died of AIDS-related illnesses.