AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDiaspora Festival in Switzerland: Eritreans in Lausanne held their annual festival (July 4–5), with regional “villages,” cultural shows, children’s programs, seminars, and a briefing by Ambassador Sophia Tesfamariam on the Human Rights Council agenda. Technical Education in Asmara: Asmara Technical School graduated 136 students (39% female) in auto mechanics, construction, woodwork, electronics, electricity, and metalwork, as officials urged graduates to serve in nation-building. More Skills, More Graduates: Halay Technical School marked its 44-student graduation (including 18 females) in computer maintenance, networking, and metal works, highlighting growing female participation in vocational training. UN Human Rights Mandate Fight: The UN Human Rights Council renewed the UN Special Rapporteur’s Eritrea mandate for another year after a vote that kept independent monitoring alive amid strong advocacy by Eritrean civil society and EU support. Community Life Abroad: Eritrean community events in Seattle included a two-day Eritrean Arts and Music Celebration at the Eritrean Community Center, blending food, music, art, dance, and soccer. Humanitarian Spotlight: Pope Leo XIV visited Lampedusa, urging compassion for migrants and calling for Europe to do more as thousands risk the Mediterranean route.
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