Activation of Womens Role in Union Work [Archives:2000/43/Local News]

The General Federation of Trade Unions in Yemen in coordination with World Labor Organization organized on Saturday at the Federation headquarters a discussion meeting titled activation of womans role in union work. The discussion was attended by more than 60 participants representing governmental and non-governmental organizations.
At the opening ceremony, participants like Dr. Arena Awad vice-chairman of World Labor Organization, Mrs. Khawla, head of information department at the organization and others addressed the gathering. All have stressed the importance of womens role in social and mass work.
Mr. Yehya Al-Kohlani, chairman of the General Federation of Trade Unions in Yemen told the Yemen Times that the role of Yemeni women was of great importance in all walks of life. Womens participation in presidential and parliamentary elections was a pertinent example. He added that the federation had always supported Yemeni womens issues and would do always, so that they could have a bigger role in the union work.

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