Almotamar.net, Saba - President Ali Abdullah Saleh attended on Sunday a ceremony organized by Yemen Women Union (YWU) on the 20th anniversary of the Unification Day.
In the ceremony, president Saleh delivered a speech in which he congratulated the Yemeni women for all achievement taken place in the nation since 22nd May 1990 in different political, social and development fields.
He also pointed out to the big difference in situation of the woman before and after the unification as now the woman becomes a key partner in all sectors of the political, social and cultural life.
President Saleh also indicated to the concern of the state for woman in education and health as well as in political life as she is now voter and candidate as well.
He affirmed importance of allocating 15 percent of the parliamentary seats within an agreement which all political forces should approve it.
He also said that woman should be involved more in public life.
The president also added that there are two female ministers in the ongoing cabinet, saying that the Islam encourages woman to be partner of man in the life.
He also pointed out to the main role of woman in education especially for her kids, calling on woman for good education as that helps in building the society well.
President Saleh expressed thanks for the union as one of active civil society organizations.
He also highlighted contributions of the woman to the security and stability of the nation, calling on the union to cooperate with the ministry of social affairs and labor to contact a study on the condition of woman.
He also called on international organizations to offer all support for the Yemeni woman through the union and other relevant bodies to improve living standard of the poor women.
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President attends YWU ceremony on 20th anniversary of unification day 
