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SPOTLIGHT #Eritrea - Community Centered Justice System: Bringing Justice Closer to the People By: Ministry of Justice The two-tier institutional arrangement where family and other minor disputes are resolved through community mediation while Courts adjudicate complex legal matters in accordance with the Country's Civil, Penal and Commercial Codes is expected to enhance and optimize more efficient and effective dispensation of justice.

Very interesting research from Natnael Fitsum @MoJ_Eritrea, who concluded the @UN #DOALOS Law of the Sea Fellowship #UNNF. His work focuses on one of the most pressing legal challenges of our time: the legal implications of sea-level rise on maritime entitlements and island status, using Eritrea as a case study! As climate change reshapes coastlines, the stability of maritime zones and island status is critical for international stability and coastal State sovereignty. For a country like #Eritrea with a vast #RedSea coastline and numerous islands, this work is highly relevant to ocean governance and the protection of national sovereignty. Explore the research on the UN website: un.org/oceancapacity/… #LawOfTheSea #SeaLevelRise #Eritrea #Islands

Historic qualification for Eritrea! 🇪🇷 Wins across two legs send them through in the AFCON 2027 Qualifiers. 🌟

#Eritrea Moves Forward in #AFCON 2027 Race The Eritrea national football team (Red Sea Camels) has advanced to the AFCON 2027 group stage qualifiers after defeating #Eswatini national football team 4–1 on aggregate. The dream is alive! 🇪🇷 ⚽️ ✅

The Red Sea Camels mark a historic return! 🇪🇷 20 years on, Eritrea are back in continental qualifiers with a win. 🌟

#Eritrea secured an impressive 2–0 victory over Eswatini in Meknès, Morocco, in the #AFCON2027 preliminary qualifiers. This result marks an important step forward, highlighting the growing strength and bright future of #Eritrean football. 🇪🇷⚽ Congratulations 🙌

Missing the action already? The CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Pamoja 2027 Qualifiers Preliminary Round kicks off today. 🌍

The 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) closed and I wanted to take this opporunity to thank everyone that supported @Eritrea_UN during the sesssion. #CSW70 was an important platform to both deepen understanding of #Eritrea’s gender priorities and actively contribute to global discussions through participation in side events and thematic meetings. It was an opportunity to share #Eritrea|s experiences, perspectives, and approaches to advancing the role of women within the broader context of national development and social transformation. The young women who joined in support of the Permanent Mission of Eritrea brought with them a remarkable wealth of knowledge, professionalism, and clarity of purpose. Their presence and engagement made a meaningful impact throughout the session, as they articulated #Eritrea|s story with confidence, authenticity, and insight. They demonstrated not only intellectual rigor, but also a strong sense of responsibility in representing their country on an international stage. For me, it was a deeply proud moment to witness these young women occupy this space with such poise and conviction, sharing #Eritrea|s narrative in their own voices...well done

At regular development partners meeting last week, @UNinEritrea and partners discussed shared priorities, with a deeper look at food systems and early planning for the next UN Cooperation Framework to support communities across the country. #Eritrea #UN #Partnerships

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Looking forward to hearing from #Eritrean legal scholars Samson Asfaha & Senai Andemariam 🇪🇷 at the European Society of International Law (ESIL) IG-LOS Krakow 2026 Workshop. Their discussion on non-state parties, Red Sea littoral states, and the future of UNCLOS promises to be insightful! #Eritrea #UNCLOS #Littoral #State #RedSea #LawOfTheSea #ESIL #MaritimeLaw #Sustainability

🌍 Calling all young climate innovators! The 2026 Youth4Climate Call for Solutions is now open! UNDP and the Government of Italy are offering up to USD 30,000 in funding, plus mentoring, training, and global networking opportunities to scale youth‑led climate solutions. If you're aged 18–29, or part of a youth‑led organization in one of 158 eligible countries, this is your chance to make your idea a reality. 📌 Priority areas: • Sustainable Energy • Food & Agriculture • Climate Peace & Security • Oceans & Blue Economy • Sustainable Fashion & Textiles • Architecture for Adaptation 🗓 Deadline: 30 April 2026 #Eritrea #Youth4Climate #ClimateAction #UNDP #YouthVoices 📷 Submit your proposal by 30 April: shorturl.at/TRG0c

First time in Eritrea? Drop all the expectations. The country reveals itself only to those who arrive open-minded. @wode_maya a is an influential Ghanaian YouTube personality and this is his first impression of #Eritrea.

‘Asmara Film Festival’ to be conducted The Commission of Culture and Sports announced that the ‘Asmara Film Festival’ will be conducted from 21 to 29 March under the theme “Renaissance of Film in Eritrea.” Noting that the objective of the festival is to revive and enhance the art of film in the country based on already produced films, Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, said that films produced during the armed struggle for independence will also be included in the festival. Ambassador Zemede indicated that over 200 films have already been collected, out of which 55 selected films will be presented to the public at Cinema Roma, Cinema Impero, Cinema Asmara, and Cinema Hamasien. Seminars will also be conducted focusing on the history of the art of film as well as its role in the cultural renaissance. Ambassador Zemede also called on Eritreans inside the country and abroad to follow the event through national media outlets. #Eritrea The official opening ceremony of the film festival will be conducted on 21 March at Cinema Roma. #Eritrea

#Eritrean delegation led by Amb. Sophia Tesfamariam is participating at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at UN Headquarters under the theme: “Strengthening justice systems to be inclusive, accessible, and fully responsive to the needs of women and girls.”

#Eritrea held a dynamic #CSW70 side event at UNHQ today, drawing a packed room for a productive dialogue on: “Eritrea’s Commitment to Empowering Women and Girls through Legal Reforms, Awareness Campaigns and Targeted Initiatives.” The event highlighted Eritrea’s approach to advancing women’s access to justice through inclusive, community-based institutions, focusing on practical lessons from #Eritrea’s justice system, particularly the role of community courts in delivering grassroots-level equity.   It also reaffirmed Eritrea’s firm commitment to championing legal frameworks that deliver justice and dignity to all women and girls. And further underscored that, since Independence, #Eritrea has embedded gender equality within its legal and institutional framework. Legal equality forms the foundation for women’s full participation in economic, social, and political life.   Key legal reforms include:   ⚖️ Proclamation 1/1991 – Abolishes sex-based discrimination 🪪 Nationality Proclamation 21/1992 – Equal citizenship rights 🌱 Land Proclamation 58/1994 – Equal access to land 🤝 National Service Proclamation 82/1995 – Equal civic participation 🗳️ Proclamation 86/1996 – 30% reserved seats for women in regional parliaments & equal candidacy for all seats 💼 Labor Proclamation 118/2001 – Workplace protections 🚫 Proclamation 158/2007 – Criminalization of FGM 🏡 Proclamation 2/1991 (Art. 45 & 46) – Equality in family planning & household management 💍 Civil Code of Eritrea (Art. 636) – Rights to mutual respect & regard in intimate partnerships ⚖️ Penal Code of Eritrea (Art. 4) – Right to equality before the law   Moreover, community courts in #Eritrea have expanded women’s participation:   - Currently, women represent approximately 37% of community court judges nationwide. They also serve as public prosecutors and judges at higher levels of the judiciary. - Each community court typically consists of three elected judges, including at least one woman, ensuring women’s perspectives are represented in local dispute resolution. - This increased participation strengthens gender equality within institutions and enhances community confidence in the justice system. - Key actors driving this progress include the Ministry of Justice @MoJ_Eritrea , the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, the National Union of Eritrean Women @NUEWEritrea , and local administrations. All working to advance women’s empowerment and legal awareness.   🇪🇷

I’m so happy to have won the last stage of @tour_du_Rwanda26 at the best Tour and competitive race in Africa. It’s an absolute joy to win a stage on my home turn in Africa, especially in front of this enthusiastic crowd that you won’t find anywhere. After fighting hard all week…

All-out sprint to close the Tour! Speed, power, and Henok Mulubrhan sealing it as the Stage Winner. 🏆 #TdRwanda2026