Wednesday, March 05, 2014
Kabul (BNA) Dr. Sayed Makhdoom Raheen, Minister for Information and Culture in his address to mark International Women Day, congratulated it to women of the country.
In a ceremony attended by some women, parliamentarians and officials from the ministry of women affairs and ministry of information and culture, Dr. Raheen highlighted the role of women in society and appreciated women as mother, sister, life partner and daughter, saying unfortunately women in our society are still facing violence including physical and mental one.
He also noted that ensuring women rights need struggle through press and mosques. Dr. Raheen complained that some women encourage their husbands and parents to leave the country while Afghanistan needs any of us.
Dr. Raheen added that Afghanistan had experienced 30 years of war where the people faced extreme economic problems. However, he called upon the women to be patient with their families and keep in mind the economic conditions of the family. He also appreciated the women saying women are respectable.
Seddiqa Alemi Balkhi the head of commission on women affairs with Meshrano Jirga also spoke at the ceremony and highlighted the role of women in society. Mahboba Saadat the head of gender with the ministry for information and culture, Zahir Hasan the head of financial department of the ministry and Aziz Asuda also spoke at the meeting to mark the international women day. The ceremony was over by holding a concert.
