ERITREAN WOMEN: SALT AND LIGHT
The Leadership of the Eritrean National Council for Democratic Change is taking the opportunity of International Woman’s Day, 8th March 2013, to salute the resilience, determination and courage of the Eritrean women in the opposition, who have been described as Salt and Light. This is a metaphor for their distinguished role in creating a constructive environment within their own organisations, raising awareness of diversity and unity within the council, shedding light on the complexities of Eritrean politics and issues of gender, and communicating the challenges and opportunities of the opposition clearly and appropriately .
Political Midwives
Eritrea is blessed with a number of women who have a richness of experience and knowledge, accumulated over the last four decades. These senior cadres have been instrumental in educating the younger generation in teamwork, communication skills, managing meetings, defining common issues, sharing responsibility, and managing demonstrations. All of this has greatly enhanced the quality of the struggle against the authoritarian regime in Eritrea. We thank them for their dedication, sacrifice and patriotism.
Organisation builders
We thank all the women who are currently engaged in grassroots activities to promote the agenda being developed collaboratively with the people. This down-to–earth approach has made a big difference in motivating Eritreans from all walks of life to participate effectively in implementing our shared strategy.
Mentors and Voice-givers
We congratulate the leadership of the women’s movement for their serious efforts to attract younger and educated women to continue the struggle for democratic change which their mothers and grandmothers started years ago. We also appreciate their courage in addressing and campaigning for the safety, protection and release of their sisters from the rape and torture committed by some members of the PFDJ, Rashaida and Bedouin, tribes in the Sinai Desert.
Persuaders
We also thank the women of the opposition for their work in persuading those women who support the existing regime to join us. We encourage all Eritrean women to consider carefully the situation of their sisters and brothers at home, and to join hands with us in working for a safer and fairer Eritrea.
Leadership of the Eritrean National Council for Democratic Change
02.03.2013
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