Correia and Schirrmacher exchanging ideas with a view to future cooperation © BQ/Martin Warnecke
The president of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) expressed “pride” on January 14, in noting that Cape Verde has a “strong parliamentary democracy”, highlighting that “the power of the people is in parliament.”
“We as the International Society for Human Rights are monitoring Cape Verde and we started this a year ago. We are very happy and proud to see that this is a strong parliamentary democracy,” he said.
Archbishop Thomas Schirrmacher made these statements in Praia after meeting with the president of the National Assembly, Austelino Correia.
During the meeting, the ISHR leader stated that parliament “has the real power” in the country, being respected by the other powers.
Schirrmacher also highlighted Cape Verde’s commitment to human rights and cooperation with the National Human Rights Commission, which, as he highlighted, has worked “effectively” on social issues.
The president of ISHR also took the opportunity to highlight the importance of greater cooperation between Cape Verdean institutions and international organizations.
This official acknowledged the challenges the country faces, such as poverty and the need for investment in areas such as social inclusion and accessibility and also praised the efforts of the Government and local authorities to overcome them.
On the other hand, he expressed interest in seeing the relationship between the archipelago and the German parliament deepened, having reiterated the commitment of the International Society for Human Rights to support the Cape Verdean nation in its achievements and ongoing challenges in favor of justice and human dignity.
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- The Colors of the Republic of Cabo Verde flying over the Bay of Praia © Martin Warnecke
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- The National Assembly in the capital Praia © Martin Warnecke
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- Thomas Schirrmacher walking along the Formation of Honor in front of the National Assembly on January 13, 2025 © Martin Warnecke
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- Solemn Commemorative Session of the National Assembly to mark the Day of Freedom and Democracy on the 13th of January – the date on which, in 1991, Cape Verdeans exercised their right to vote in the first multi-party elections, after 15 years under one-party rule The event was attended by National Deputies, Members of the Government and Representatives of the Corps Diplomatique, International Organizations, Civil Society Organizations and Religious Confessions © Martin Warnecke
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- First Lady of Cabo Verde Débora Katísa Carvalho welcoming Thomas Schirrmacher at the Event © Martin Warnecke
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- Schirrmacher in interdenominational exchange with Cardinal Arlindo Gomes Furtado, Bishop of Santiago de Cabo Verde since 2009 © Martin Warnecke
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- Schirrmacher and Böhning meeting Jorge Carlos Fonseca, who served as the President of Cabo Verde from 2011 to 2021, and his wife, former First Lady Lígia Fonseca, for a cordial exchange during the festivities in the National Assembly © Martin Warnecke
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- Eurídice Mascarenhas, president of the National Commission for Human Rights and Citizenship of Cabo Verde (CNDHC), gives Schirrmacher and Böhning an overview of the development of the human rights situation in the island country welcoming the initiative for further cooperation © Martin Warnecke
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- Austelino Tavares Correia, President of the National Assembly of Cabo Verde, meeting Thomas Schirrmacher, Matthias Böhning and Esther Schirrmacher for Strategic Talks on January 14, 2025 © Martin Warnecke
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- Correia and Schirrmacher exchanging ideas with a view to future cooperation © Martin Warnecke
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- The 16th century Portuguese fortress of São Filipe is situated on a plateau above the town centre of Cidade Velha © Martin Warnecke
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- The President of Cabo Verde José Maria Neves receiving a Delegation led by Thomas Schirrmacher and Matthias Böhning on January 14, 2025.The guests express their respect and admiration for the democratic development of Capo Verde towards the head of state © Martin Warnecke
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- The Presidential Palace in the historic centre of Praia © Martin Warnecke
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- Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva Prime Minister explains the basic pillars of his government program to Schirrmacher and Böhning, while underlining Cabo Verde’s role model function for other African states (January 14, 2025) © Martin Warnecke
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- Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse is located at the southernmost point of the Island of Santiago, near the entrance of Praia Harbour © Martin Warnecke
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- Archbishop Waldemar Stanisław Sommertag, since September 2022 serving as the Apostolic Nuncio to Senegal, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania, is welcoming Thomas Schirrmacher and Matthias Böhning at his residence in Dakar, Senegal (January 15, 2025) © Martin Warnecke
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- Sommertag presents to Schirrmacher and Böhning an insightful report on the coexistence of the various religious communities in Western Africa as well as on the current trends in religious freedom in the region © Martin Warnecke