almotamar.net - The Arab Sisters Forum for HUMAN Rights (SAF), one of the most active civil societies in Yemen, welcomed what was included in the president's initiative regarding allocation of 15% quota for women in the parliament and called on the Joint Meeting Parties not to announce their reservation on that article of the initiative or taking negative stand regarding the women quota in the parliament.

The SAF mentioned it has received with interest the presidential initiative announced by president of the republic on 24 September 2007 whose 8th article included adoption of a positive allocation of 15% in parliament for women and to be stipulated in the election law.

A statement by SAF the almotamar.net received a copy of it the organisation mentioned that it was a positive step as it constitutes an important positive indicator for raising women representation in public institutions and enhancing her political participation and also working for bridging the gap in the level of the woman representation in the society. The statement mentioned that is in accordance with Yemen's international commitments according to which it pledged to cancel all forms of discrimination against the woman and enhance her participation in the political and public life.