Asmeret Abraha-----Community Development Head/ Ministry of Labor

Asmeret Abraha is one of the most famous and well respected Tegadelti
[freedom fighters]. A 16 year veteran of the independence struggle, she is currently the Head of Community Development within the Ministry of Labor.


Luul Ghebreab-----Head of National Union of Eritrean Women

Luul Ghebreab is currently the President of NUEW, which one of the mass organizations formed by the of the Eritrean People's Liberation Front. This qusi-governmental organization is dedicated to improving and protecting the status of Eritrean women. Mr.Ghebread discuses her own personal story of why she joined the struggle and what she believes the future holds for the next generation of Eritrean women.


Halima Mohammed-----Professor/ Teacher Training Institute

Halima Mohammed, a 12 year veteran describes how her contributions as a
teacher-soldier helped in the second front of the armed struggle, which was to educate and free the people from the social and economical restraints of poverty and illiteracy.


Nerayo Tadese------Community Administer/Ministry of Labor

Nerayo Tadese, a 18 year veteran describes how his viewpoints of women rights changed as he saw firsthand their contributions in the struggle and reflects of what challenges they have and are facing today. Mr.Tadese also touches upon what the government can do in order to help the former fighters successfully integrate into civilian society and what he believes the future holds for the next generation of Eritrean women..



Dr.Brahana Haile-----Surgeon/Ministry of Health

Dr.Brahana Haile, a 13 year veteran tells about her own personal experiences leaving behind a promising medical career to join the armed struggle and what contributions she feels she has helped secure, not only the independence of Eritrea but also ensuring the legal and social equality of women in society.


Terhas Iyassu-----Graphic Designer/Ministry of Education

Terhas Iyassu is a 12 year veteran who shares her own personal experiences about her role in the struggle and how she feels she has made a impact on ensuring women's rights in Eritrea.


Marta Twelde-----Artist-Daughter of Terhas Iyassu

Marta Twelde, the daughter of Terhas Iyassu tell about how her mothers' decision to join the independence struggle affected her life and how proud she is of her mother.


Mama Iyassu-----Mother of Terhas Iyassu

Mama Iyassu, the mother of Terhas Iyasu talks about why her daughter's joined the EPLF and how it affected her and her family.

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