Eritrea

Region: Africa
  • A large crowd of women in colorful dresses are gathered outside a building on the floor. Their bodies are covered in traditional dress except for their eyes. More people are seated on top of a brick wall.

    Duration: October 2003 - April 2006
    Budget: US$988,097
    Implementing Agencies: UNFPA

    The programme strengthened the capacity of NGOs and the Ministry of Health at the community level to respond to the reproductive health needs of the population by providing technical training to birth attendants and supporting advocacy against female genital mutilation.