Viet Nam Human Rights
Global summit of women parliament speakers opens
14/12/16
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| National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan addresses the event |
Speaking at the event, Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council A. Al Qubaisi said the event brings together leaders of parliament, ministers, scientists in the private sector and community leaders.
She hailed top female legislators’ important role in shaping their future and protecting the interest of the people and future generations.
Al Qubaisi also called for joint actions to address challenges involving protectionism and globalisation and affirmed that the summit reflects confidence in achieving set visions.
President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) S. Chowdhury recalled that the first summit of this kind was held in 2005 with 19 delegates taking part, adding that female parliamentarians contribute to policymaking to change the world.
He asked for thorough preparations to coordinate efforts against world challenges such as poverty reduction, anti-terrorism and many other important issues.
At the opening session, participants listened to a message of United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, and speeches delivered by UAE Deputy Prime Minister cum Minister of Interior Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb, which highlighted the role of women in the world’s people-elected bodies in improving people’s lives, promoting fairness and issuing policies for sustainable development.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan is scheduled to present speeches at thematic sessions.
The summit, which will run until December 13, aims to promote female participation in politics and prevent violence against women and children.
Themed “United for Shaping the Future”, this year’s event will discuss the role of women parliament speakers in addressing challenges to social progress and prosperity./.
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This event has shown the power of women is getting bigger and bigger
women is a half of the world, and in my opinion they're the bigger half.
Vietnam has a National Assembly Chairwomen Ms Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan
the role of women in socio-economic development and environmental protection in all countries should be enhanced
Women is very clever and they should have fair chances as men in taking part in political system
Vietnam has paid much attention to ensuring the power of Vietnamese women
These women leaders is contributing to shape the world
the rights of Vietnamese women are ensuring in policies of the government
They are the flowers of life, contributing to build a more beautiful and fairer world
Vietnamese women are not only very beautiful, but also clever
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