AMMAN ––
HRH
Princess Basma Bint Talal, the chairperson of the
Jordanian National Committee for Women (JNCW), stressed the importance to continue national
efforts to empower Jordanian women in various fields and maximizing and build
on the successes they made in the administrative and leadership positions they
hold.
اضافة اعلان
During her
participation in a meeting organized as part of the activities of the annual
international campaign against gender-based violence, 2021, titled:
"Together to end political violence against women in the public and
political spheres – She has a place and status,” Princess Basma also stressed
the role of youth, as "the nucleus of positive and real societal
change," and investing in their energies in various fields, according to
the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
Princess Basma also
pointed out the importance of media in raising awareness on women's issues and
their political, social, and economic rights, combating all forms of violence
and bullying against women, and avoiding irresponsible and unconscious
criticism of women.
She stressed the
importance of networking between all national institutions and concerned
authorities and exchanging expertise among them to advance the role of women in
public life, recognize their role and achievements in society, and enhance the
construction and development process.
For her part,
JNCW Secretary-General, Salma Al-Nims, said the committee focuses on youth as a
key pillar in change, analysis, innovation, and changing trends, noting the
importance of youth in spreading societal awareness towards women's issues.
During the
meeting, Princess Basma listened to several youth initiatives from various
regions of the Kingdom in the field of raising awareness of women's rights,
empowering them socially, politically, and economically, and rejecting all
forms of violence directed against them.
JNCW focuses on
supporting the establishment of local, national, and international alliances
and networks, especially for youth, to raise awareness about the positive
effects of achieving gender equality on society as a whole, the importance and
active role of women, and the need to enhance their participation in building
societies and achieving prosperity, security, and peace.
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