Month: March 2023
The Story of Dawit Isaak: Imprisoned for Speaking Out
Dawit Isaak is an Eritrean-Swedish journalist and writer who has been imprisoned in Eritrea since September 2001. Isaak was one of several journalists arrested during…
Yemane Baria
Yemane Baria was a prominent Eritrean musician, songwriter, and composer who used his music to fight for the freedom of his people. Born on June…
Woldeab Woldemariam: A Voice of Resistance in Eritrea
Woldeab Woldemariam was a prominent Eritrean writer, activist, and politician who dedicated his life to advocating for democracy, human rights, and justice in his home…
Helping Journalists Imprisoned in Eritrea: What You Can Do
For decades, the Eritrean government has been known for its repressive policies towards journalists and the media. Many independent journalists have been imprisoned, tortured, or…
Dealing with a Dictator: Nevsun in Eritrea – Eritrea, a Living Heal for Its People
Nevsun Resources, a Canadian mining company, made headlines in 2014 when three former Eritrean workers filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging that they had…
Martha Mebrahtu: A Champion for Women’s Rights in Eritrea
Martha Mebrahtu is a leading feminist and women’s rights advocate in Eritrea. For decades, she has been at the forefront of the struggle for gender…
Vanessa Tsehaye: The Eritrean Movement for Freedom
Vanessa Tsehaye is a prominent human rights activist and founder of the Eritrean Movement for Democracy and Human Rights (EMDHR), a non-profit organization dedicated to…