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Permanent Mission of the State of Eritrea to AU
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Eritrea Took Part in the 3rd International Conference onFinancing for Development
An Eritrean Delegation led by Ambassador Araya Desta, Permanent Representative of the State of Eritrea to theAU and UNECA, participated in the
3rd International Conference on Financing for Development that was heldfrom 13-16 July 2015, at the United
Nations Conference Center in Addis
Ababa.

sensus and the Doha Declaration, addressing new and emerging issues including in the context of the recent
multilateral efforts to promote international development cooperation, andreinvigorating and strengthening thefinancing for development follow-upprocess.

The Conference adopted an Action
The scope of the Conference included Agenda for a global framework forassessing the progress made in the financing development post-2015.
implementation of the Monterrey Con-Eritrea Submitted Report on the Promotion ofthe Rights of the ChildThe Government of Eritrea submitted aconsolidated Report on the implementation of the African Charter on theRights and Welfare of the Child(ACRWC), covering the period from2002-2013.
The 254-page Report submitted to theAfrican Committee of Experts on theRights and Welfare of the Child(ACERWC) describes in detail themeasures undertaken by Eritrea to safeguard and promote the rights recognized in the ACRWC and the achievements and challenges encountered in
the implementation of the Charter.
The achievements include the expans-

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Inside this issue:

Daniel Teklehaimanot Made
History in the Tourde France as First 2
African to Win theKing of theMountain Jersey
Freedom ofAssociation inEritrea2Partial List ofEritrean National
Associations

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infant and child mortality, surpassing@EritreaAU
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Daniel Teklehaimanot Made History in the Tour de France as First African to Win theKing of the Mountain Jersey
The 6th stage of the Tour de France, held on 9 July,became a historical day for African cycling as
Daniel Teklehaimanot became the first African
rider to pull on the polka dot Best Climber’s jersey.

"I can't believe it. That was my childhood dream to
get the polka dot jersey at the Tour de France. Thisis a day I will never forget. It is a big step for African cycling.” Daniel Teklehaimanot

Daniel set off in pursuit of history when he got intothe 3 rider break of the day that got clear after just
5km of racing. He continued to win the 3 category
4 climbs on route.

In each of the mountain sprints Daniel showed greatawareness and strength, ensuring he would be thefirst African rider ever to pull on the King of theMountains polka dot jersey at the Tour de France.

Freedom of Association in Eritrea
Eritrean laws guarantee the right of citizens to assemble and form associations. Currently there are dozensof Associations formed with the objective of, interalia, protecting and promoting the interests of theirmembers, advocating for the rights of people withspecial needs, and fostering professional collaboration. A partial list of Eritrean National Associations
is found on page 3.
The establishment of Associations such as the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW), National
Union of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS), andNational Confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW)
predate Eritrea’s independence. These Associations

constitute hundreds of thousands members at home
and in the Diaspora.
In addition to their important contributions at the national level, Eritrean National Associations are activeat regional and international levels. The Associations
collaborate with their counterparts in other countries
for the achievement of shared goals.
Since 2014 the Eritrean Association of the Blind andthe Eritrean National Diabetic Association are serving as members of the Second General Assembly ofthe Economic, Social and Cultural Council(ECOSOCC) of the African Union.

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Partial List of Eritrean National Associations
Professional Associations

Broad-Based Associations
1

National Union of Eritrean Women2

National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students

3

National Confederation of Eritrean Workers

4

Employers Federation of Eritrea

5Eritrean National Chamber of Commerce
Associations on/of Persons with Disabilities

1Teachers’ Association of Eritrea

2Eritrean Pharmaceutical Association

3Eritrean Medical Association

4Eritrean Physiotherapy Association

5Eritrean Chemical Society

6Eritrean Nurses Association

1Eritrean National War Disabled Veterans’
Association

7

Eritrean Air Traffic Controllers’ Association

2Eritrean Association of the Blind8

Library and Information Association of Eritrea

3

Eritrean National Association of the Deaf

9Eritrean Musicians Association

4

National Autism and Down syndrome
Association

10 Eritrean Tourism Services Association
11 Awet Bus Owners Association

Associations of Persons With Chronic Diseases
1

Eritrean National Diabetic Association

2

Eritrean Glaucoma Association

12 Eritrean Medical Laboratory Association
13 Association of Eritrean Electrical Contractors andConsultants
14 Association of Eritreans in Agricultural Sciences

3National Bidho Association of Eritrea

4Hemophilia Association of Eritrea

15 Eritrean Leather and Allied Industries Association

Associations of Special Nature
1

National Voluntary Blood Donors’ Association

16 Eritrean Football Coaches Association
17 Eritrean Women in Agribusiness Association
18 Eritrean Road Traffic Safety Association

Associations of Returnees
19 Eritrean Creativity Promotion Association
1Eritro-German Association
20 Eritrean Radiology Association

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