eastafriqueen: Eritrean Women’s important role in the War for Independence: Eritrean Women fou
eastafriqueen: Eritrean Women’s important role in the War for Independence: Eritrean Women fought in the war for Independence from Ethiopia, helping to continuously elevate their status in society as time progressed. 30% of the EPLF* army was comprised of Female soldiers. Women played a vital role in winning Eritrea’s independence on the battlefield, but also in the community, as health care providers, educators, army assistants and of course as nurturing grandmothers, mothers, aunts, cousins and sisters to their families. Eritrean women continue to be held in high regard and respected in today’s society in their many different positions in society. They do all of this while continuing to nurture and pave the way for their children, grandchildren and future generations. * - EPLF = Eritrean People’s Liberation Front, the 2nd of 2 Eritrean Liberation Front’s. Images from: HAREP site. -- source link