Coincidentally, three of these exhibitions portrayed different types of handicrafts, differing of course in the quality and the expertise of their makers.
The products presented by the Eritrean Handicrafts in particular, earned visitors’ admiration.
“Stories on Human Rights,” a film presentation by the European Commission marking the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights also made up one of the events of last week.
Launched with a reception at the Cinema Roma Wednesday December 10, 2008, the screening featured 22 short movies, inspired by the six themes of the Universal Declaration: culture; development; dignity and justice; environment; gender; and participation.
Created by prominent filmmakers from all over the world, the films are associated with a book which features the works of 12 internationally-known writers, including five Nobel Prize Winners, and posters designed by arts students.
During the reception, Ambassador Paola Amadei, the Head of Delegation of the European Commission in Eritrea, said that the screening of these films was part of the European Union’s official ceremonies organized by EU Embassies and Delegations of the European Commission around the world.
Of the six themes, the ambassador noted that the EU particularly emphasized that day on the theme promoting equality between men and women, stressing that it was a grave concern at the time of the drafting of the Universal Declaration and still persisted today as women become disproportionably victims of violence and discrimination.
“We have often found common ground with the Government of Eritrea to work towards the improvement in the status and livelihood of women and we hope that this aspect will be further strengthened in the future,” she pointed out.
Also during the occasion, the United Nations Acting Resident Representative delivered the UN Secretary General’s statement.
After the screening, guests mingled over refreshments and held discussions.
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