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Eritrea: NUEW And Chinese Counterpart Agree to Cooperate in Efforts to Ensure Women's Equality

6 May 2008

Asmara — The National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) and the All-China Women's Federation agreed to cooperate in efforts to ensure women's equality.

In a preliminary meeting held at the Federation's Central Office in Beijing on April 29, the head of social service and rehabilitation at the NUEW, Ms. Tsega Gaim, and senior heads of the Chinese women's union, including the Vice President of the Federation, Ms. Zhao Shaohua, conducted discussion on topics of mutual interest.

The two unions reached understanding to draw up programs on exchanging experience in the struggle to ensure gender equality. Besides, the All-China Women's Federation asserted that it would cooperate in strengthening the capacity of Eritrean women, particularly in the spheres of education and economy.

Ms. Tsega Gaim, on behalf of the NUEW's Chairperson, extended an invitation to the Federation to visit Eritrea.

Tagged: Asia, Australia, and Africa, East Africa, Eritrea, External Relations, Women

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