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Zawya
07-05-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Eritrea: Berik Sub-Zone Declared Free of Female Genital Mutilation
Berik sub-zone in the Central Region was officially declared free of female genital mutilation (FGM) on 30 April during a ceremony held under the theme 'With Coordinated Effort – Avoid Female Genital Mutilation.' Mr. Tesfu Fesehatsion, administrator of the sub-zone, stated that declarations had previously been made at village and area administration levels, and that this milestone marks a sub-zonal-level declaration. Col. Gebrehans Woldegergis, Director General of Social Services in the Central Region, highlighted the serious health consequences of FGM and called for active involvement from all stakeholders to eradicate the practice. He also congratulated the residents of the sub-zone. Mr. Zerit Tewoldebrhan, Managing Director of the region, emphasized that making the declaration is not sufficient on its own and called on residents and institutions to ensure continuous monitoring and support for its sustainability. The event featured a general knowledge competition among students. Prizes were awarded to the winners, and certificates of recognition were presented to villages that declared themselves free of females' genital mutilation. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
Zawya
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Eritrea: Central Region Assembly Holds 23rd Regular Meeting
The Central Region Assembly held its 23rd regular meeting today under the theme 'Self-Reliance Stance: The Secret of Our Victory.' Mr. Abraham Semere, Chairman of the Regional Assembly, highlighted the significance of the recent commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Asmara and its environs massacre by the Ethiopian regimes. Conducted under the theme 'We Do Not Forget,' the event played a vital role in passing on the historical incident to future generations. He also expressed appreciation for those who participated and contributed to the successful execution of the program. During the meeting, various departments of the region presented reports on the implementation of programs outlined during the Assembly's 22nd regular meeting. Mr. Zerit Tewoldebrhan, Managing Director of the region, provided a detailed briefing on the programs planned for 2025. He stated that key initiatives for the year include water and soil conservation, the expansion of water pipelines, and the construction of five dams. The participants engaged in extensive discussions on the reports presented and put forth various recommendations. Mr. Fesehaye Haile, Governor of the region, commended the public and members of the Defense Forces for their active participation in development programs. He also urged for continued and strengthened engagement in the implementation of the 2025 development initiatives. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
