AMMAN — The sixth edition of the
‘Women on the Frontlines’ conference kicked off in Amman on Monday under the
patronage of Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh.
اضافة اعلان
The conference aims to empower and encourage women to achieve sustainable
results that serve the public interest and society, as well as spotlighting the
success stories of women and girls who have made significant contributions in
many fields.
The conference was attended by HRH Princess Basma Bint Ali, HRH Princess Dina
Mired, Minister of Government Communication and government spokesperson Faisal
Shboul, Minister of Social Development and Chairperson of the Ministerial
Committee for Women Empowerment Wafa Bani Mustafa, and President of the May
Chidiac Foundation, in addition to many prominent Jordanian and Arab women in
political, diplomatic, media, artistic, and economic fields.
In a speech delivered on behalf of the Prime Minister, Shboul said that the
"decisions, legislation, and measures aimed at supporting and empowering
women to be on the frontlines will not enable them to win the bet if they do
not believe in themselves and their capabilities on the one hand, and if the
political and social environment did not show respect for women and their role
in society and public life,” the Jordan News Agency, Petra reported.
Bridging the gender gap
He pointed to the three modernization tracks: political, economic, and
administrative, which place the empowerment of women and bridging the gender
gap at the top of their priorities.
He also highlighted a recent constitutional amendment that guarantees the
empowerment of women and supports and protects them from all forms of violence,
in addition to a host of laws that support and enable them in various aspects
of life.
"As a member of the Ministerial Committee for Women Empowerment, I assure
you that this government is working according to a clear national strategy and
in partnership with all sectors and institutions representing Jordanian women,
to develop plans, programs, and procedures to ensure a safe work environment
for women without discrimination or marginalization."
He pointed out that this strategy is supported by a media plan that corresponds
to the new legislation and supports the issues of women, children, and youth,
lauding the role of the national media, which has always stood by women and
their rights and their essential role in development and construction.
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