BQ 838 – 18/2025
Schirrmacher and Böhning are grateful for the conversations in Cape Verde

28. February 2025

In Cape Verde, ISHR leaders meet with President, Prime Minister, Speaker of Parliament, and other top leaders

(Bonn, 28.02.2025) The President of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR), Thomas Paul Schirrmacher, and the ISHR Secretary General, Matthias K. Böhning, expressed their gratitude for the many opportunities for discussion in Cape Verde.

During their visit, the two human rights activists were able to see for themselves the positive development of the country and noted with pride that Cape Verde has developed into a strong parliamentary democracy.

Schirrmacher and Böhning also found the many discussions with politicians and dignitaries from Cape Verde a privilege. Among the interlocutors were President José Maria Neves and First Lady Débora Katísa, Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva, the Speaker of Parliament Austelino Tavares Correia and the President of the National Commission for Human Rights and Citizenship of Cape Verde (CNDHC), Eurídice Mascarenhas, Bishop Cardinal Arlindo Gomes Furtado and Archbishop Waldemar Stanisław Sommertag. The following picture gallery gives an insight into the trip and the meetings.

The Colors of the Republic of Cabo Verde flying over the Bay of Praia © BQ/Martin Warnecke

The National Assembly in the capital Praia © BQ/Martin Warnecke

Thomas Schirrmacher walking along the Formation of Honor in front of the National Assembly on January 13, 2025 © BQ/Martin Warnecke

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 © BQ/Martin Warnecke

First Lady of Cabo Verde Débora Katísa Carvalho welcoming Thomas Schirrmacher at the Event © BQ/Martin Warnecke

Schirrmacher in interdenominational exchange with Cardinal Arlindo Gomes Furtado, Bishop of Santiago de Cabo Verde since 2009 © BQ/Martin Warnecke

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 © BQ/Martin Warnecke

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 © BQ/Martin Warnecke

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 © BQ/Martin Warnecke

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 © BQ/Martin Warnecke

The Presidential Palace in the historic centre of Praia © BQ/Martin Warnecke

Correia and Schirrmacher exchanging ideas with a view to future cooperation © BQ/Martin Warnecke

Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse is located at the southernmost point of the Island of Santiago, near the entrance of Praia Harbour © BQ/Martin Warnecke

Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva 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) © BQ/Martin Warnecke

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) © BQ/Martin Warnecke

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 © BQ/Martin Warnecke

The 16th century Portuguese fortress of São Filipe is situated on a plateau above the town centre of Cidade Velha © BQ/Martin Warnecke

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Photo 3: Thomas Schirrmacher walking along the Formation of Honor in front of the National Assembly on January 13, 2025 © BQ/Martin Warnecke
Photo 4: 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 © BQ/Martin Warnecke
Photo 5: The First Lady of Cabo Verde Débora Katísa Carvalho welcoming Thomas Schirrmacher at the Event © BQ/Martin Warnecke
Photo 6: Schirrmacher in interdenominational exchange with Cardinal Arlindo Gomes Furtado, Bishop of Santiago de Cabo Verde since 2009 © BQ/Martin Warnecke
Photo 7: 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 © BQ/Martin Warnecke
Photo 8: 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 © BQ/Martin Warnecke
Photo 9: 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 © BQ/Martin Warnecke
Photo 11: The 16th century Portuguese fortress of São Filipe is situated on a plateau above the town centre of Cidade Velha © BQ/Martin Warnecke
Photo 12: 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 © BQ/Martin Warnecke
Photo 14: 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) © BQ/Martin Warnecke
Photo 15: Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse is located at the southernmost point of the Island of Santiago, near the entrance of Praia Harbour © BQ/Martin Warnecke
Photo 16: 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) © BQ/Martin Warnecke
Photo 17: 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 © BQ/Martin Warnecke
BQ 834 “ISHR leader praises Cape Verde as model of Democracy and Human Rights”: https://bonn-profiles.net/?p=8238
BQ 835 “ISHR Leadership Visits Apostolic Nuncio in Senegal, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania”: https://bonn-profiles.net/?p=8268

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