The Hamelmalo sub-zone within the Anseba Area formally declared itself freed from feminine genital mutilation (FGM) on 7 December. The sub-zone has grow to be the eighth within the Anseba area to make this declaration.
Ms. Amna Haj, administrator of the sub-zone, acknowledged that this achievement is the results of sustained awareness-raising actions by all stakeholders. She congratulated the residents and referred to as for continued public involvement to make sure in sustaining the eradication.
Col. Tesfatsion Girmay, head of Social Companies within the area and Chairman of the Committee for Making certain the Rights of Kids and Ladies and the Eradication of Dangerous Practices, highlighted the destructive well being and psychological results of FGM on girls. He additionally expressed gratitude to all these concerned in elevating public consciousness.
Ambassador Abdella Musa, Governor of the area, congratulated the folks of the sub-zone and emphasised the significance of sustaining these achievements.
It’s price noting that, by way of the collaborative efforts of the Ministries of Labor and Social Welfare, Well being, and the Nationwide Union of Eritrean Ladies, 8 out of 9 sub-zones within the area have declared themselves freed from feminine genital mutilation.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Info, Eritrea.