International Women’s Day celebrations

Asmara, 08 March 2026 – International Women’s Day, 8 March, has been enthusiastically celebrated in the Central, Southern Red Sea, and Northern Red Sea Regions under the theme “Our Values – Our Armour.”

The celebratory event at the Central Region level was conducted at the Expo Compound in the presence of senior Government and PFDJ officials, as well as other invited guests.

Ms. Alem Belai, chairperson of the union branch in the Central Region, said that 8 March is the day on which the Eritrean women pledge their commitment to the nation-building process and to nurturing a developed society by preserving and enhancing their capacity and unity, which are the secret of their power, culture, and values.

Noting that Eritrean women are serving in various capacities as a result of the struggle and sacrifices they made, Mr. Zerit Tewoldebrhan, Managing Director in the Central Region, called for preserving the achievements registered and strengthening participation in the effort to eradicate harmful practices.

The event featured cultural programs depicting the role and contribution of Eritrean women at various stages. An award was also presented to patriot Ms. Gidey Goitom for her long-time participation in the EPLF’s clandestine movement since the 1970s.

At the celebratory event held at Urkis Island at the Southern Red Sea Region level, Ms. Sa’adia Ibrahim, head of the union branch in the region, said that this year’s International Women’s Day celebration is unique as it is being celebrated at a time when the Eritrean people are embarking on a new stage through consolidating their unity and resilience. She also said that the day is a reminder for Eritrean women to work in earnest to ensure their participation in national development programs.

Explaining the struggle and victories of Eritrean women at various stages in the history of the country, Ambassador Mohammed-Seid Mantai, Governor of the region, expressed his expectation that Eritrean women will exert doubled effort in the nation-building process by strengthening their organization.

Similarly, at the event organized in the port city of Massawa at the Northern Red Sea Region level, Ms. Jem’a Mahmud, head of the union branch in the region, said that 8 March is a day on which Eritrean women review the struggle they conducted to secure their rights, the progress registered, their role and contribution in national affairs, as well as the responsibilities that rest on their shoulders.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Haile Asfaha, administrator of Massawa sub-zone, commended the exemplary participation of Eritrean women in all sectors of the national development programs.