National Coalition sheds light on women politicians [Archives:2005/872/Local News]

SANA'A- The National Voluntary Coalition was held last Wednesday at the Culture House with the aim of increasing the participation of women in general elections. The event was staged as part of the States' Costumes and National Identity Components Exhibition.

At the meeting, Dr. Rawfah Hassan talked about contribution of Yemeni women politicians to the nations history, pointing out that awareness of this fact was rare.

Dr. Afaf al-Haimi delivered a lecture on the status of Yemeni women politicians confirming that Yemen is home to culture of extravagant consumption, particularly among high-class women. In addition there is the astonishing emergence of new products in several markets including make-ups and perfumes.

She remarked on the regional dress of the various Yemeni territories and how Sana'ani dress is perceived to play an important role in the northern parts of the country.

Women having political positions and prestigious status usually wear a distinctive type of dress including a jacket, fota and headscarf.

Participants in the coalition reviewed the mechanism of coordination and efforts stepped up for organizing dialogue and interactions between women organizations. They also reviewed the latest developments in Yemeni life with respect to promoting the status of Yemeni women.

The participants expressed solidarity with Women Journalists Without Borders Organization and agreed to hold an expanded meeting on women organizations at the National Women Committee. The main objective of the meeting is to boost women's participation in general elections.
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