Vienna,
Austria, September 2018 - Ethiopians and Eritreans alike are celebrating
the breakneck speed of a rapprochement between Addis Ababa and Asmara, two
longtime enemies. Closer ties between the two will usher in a new era of peace
and prosperity for the Horn of Africa. 100 Guests followed an invitation by UPF Austria in
cooperation with UNCAV, United Nation Correspondents
Association and the „Horn
of Africa“ Peace Initiative on 14th of September to participate in an Horn of Africa
Women‘s Forum – Women Empowerment and Development. Speakers included Ms. Yohanna P. Teklu from London,
Secretary of Eritrean Women‘s Association in the United Kingdom, Ms. Mahta
Tewolde from London, Eritrean Youth Association in the United Kingdom, Ms.
Etenesh Hadis from Ethiopia, who serves as Chair of the African Women‘s
organization in Vienna, Austria and Ms. Hadiel Osman from Sudan who lives in
Vienna, Austria. Mrs. Elisabeth
Cook, vice president of UPF Austria served as the moderator of the discussions.
Embassy Media - 'Horn of Africa Women
Forum' Vienna 2018
On
the 15th of September in the afternoon a „Celebration of Peace“ in the Horn of Africa with
dance and music from the region, words of inspiration and a buffet with
traditional food from the Horn of Africa was organized. Mr. Yeared Tesfay from
Eritrea Embassy Media in London, who served as the MC for the evening: „The new era of peace and cooperation between the peoples of Eritrea and
Ethiopia will have historical benefit to the region and expressed readiness to
make up years of lost opportunities of cooperation and partnership. it is
notable and quite interesting that the ongoing peace initiatives between Eritrea
and Ethiopia are largely being led and
carried out by Eritreans and Ethiopians themselves. Of course, while the
support of the international community and various other partners is vital,
tangible solutions have to involve and be led by local actors. Simply, if you
formulate your own solutions to your problems, you habe every reason and
incentive to see them work.“
