Aleppo-Sana
The Syrian Commission for Family and Population Affairs, in cooperation with the Governorate of Aleppo, held a workshop this evening within the national campaign (You Can… You Deserve) to promote women’s participation in local councils with the participation of representatives of a number of ministries and community events to introduce women’s role and the necessity of their participation in the upcoming elections for local administration and activating their role in society In the building of the Directorate of Social Affairs and Labor.
A member of the Board of Directors of the Family Affairs Commission, Judge Nazira Daoud, indicated that this workshop comes to emphasize the importance of the participation of Syrian women in political life and in all economic, social and cultural fields, and to enhance their access to membership in local councils, where women have previously participated in the executive, judicial and legislative authorities, political parties, professional unions and popular organizations calling. To activate the role of women in building society and actively participate in the local administration elections.
Member of the Executive Office of the Aleppo Provincial Council, Eng. Zikra Hajjar, explained the importance of the workshop to highlight the importance of the participation of Syrian women in local administration councils through elections and the exercise of their natural right guaranteed by the constitution to run. To every woman in her home and urging her to participate in these elections, whether by candidacy or election.
Dr. Siham Al-Khater, a member of the Board of Directors of the Syrian Commission for Family and Population Affairs, said: “The launch of the national campaign aims to enhance women’s participation in local councils in Aleppo and prove their worth in exercising their role in this entitlement, based on their demographic, cultural, social and economic weight in society, noting the successful experiences of women leaders in society.” .
A number of participants spoke about the need for women to exercise their role in local councils to achieve development in local communities and enhance the principle of democracy, and to be characterized by experience and ability to interact with citizens and implement their service demands, noting the steadfastness of Syrian women during the war and carrying out their duty alongside men at home and at work and their role in promoting awareness Cultural institutions, government departments, NGOs, and participate in rebuilding Syria.
Qusai Razzouk
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