Eritrea: A seminar focusing on the eradication of harmful practices was conducted for partner institutions in the Southern Red Sea Region from 19 to 21 August. The seminar was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Justice, the police, social service institutions, and reconciliation committees.
According to African Press Organization, the seminar was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, the Ministry of Health, and the National Union of Eritrean Women branch in the region. It concentrated on women's and children's rights, the objectives and significance of public registration, traditional values and their influence, case resolutions, harmful practices from a legal perspective, and the consequences of female genital mutilation, among other topics.
The seminar aimed to enhance public understanding and participation in efforts to eradicate harmful practices, with a particular focus on underage marriage and female genital mutilation. Ambassador Mohammed Sid Mantai, Governor of the region, urged participants to play a leading role in these efforts.