Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 22:40:31 +0200
7th NUEW Congress concludes electing new Chairperson of the Union and
Central Council members
Asmara, 18 September 2014 - The 7th Congress of the National Union of
Eritrean Women (NUEW) that was held from 15 to 17 September concluded
yesterday electing new Chairperson for the Union and Central Council
members, as well as adopting resolutions.
Reports also indicated that Ms. Tekh'a Tesfamichael has been elected
Chairperson of the NUEW by the 55-member Central Council.
Speaking at the closing session at Expo grounds that was attended by
Ministers, Army Commanders, regional Administrators, Senior PFDJ heads and
national associations, Ms. Azeb Birhane, Chairperson of the Congress
preparatory committee, said that a total of 426 representatives from inside
the country and abroad took part in the deliberations. She further explained
that a constitutional draft for the NUEW has been
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The resolutions adopted by the Congress include the strengthening the
participation of NUEW members in national affairs, reinforcing members'
activities in the effective implementation of the Land Proclamation,
stepping up endeavors to promote female nationals in both expertise and
economy, besides ensuring benefit in terms of educational and health
opportunities. Moreover, the Congress underlined the need to enhance efforts
as regards organizing the youth.
Souvenirs by the NUEW and representatives of African women's organizations
who participated at the International Symposium in the course of the
Congress were extended during the closing session to the outgoing NUEW
Chairperson and the newly elected Union's Chairperson.
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