Progress registered in Gender equality in Eritrea: NUEW President

President of the NUEW Mrs. Tekea Tesfamichael disclosed the commendable achievements Eritrea recorded in ensuring gender equality, which has proved exemplary to different countries.

Asmara, 12 April 2016:- President of the NUEW Mrs. Tekea Tesfamichael disclosed the commendable achievements Eritrea recorded in ensuring gender equality, which has proved exemplary to different countries.

She made the remark following her participation in the UN 60th Assembly of the Commission of Women Affairs which was held in New York from 14-22 March.

She  further indicated that the experience Eritrean women gained in the struggle for independence has added impetus to the current progress achieved in the national fight against Gender based stereotypical attitudes.

Different videos and commentaries were presented at the meeting that highlighted the struggle for gender equality in Eritrea and the achievements recorded thus far in the prohibition of FGM and underage marriage.

Mrs. Tekea Tesfamichael also met and discussed issues of relevance with members of NUEW in New York.