Association for the Development of Tripoli and Al Mina calls for women’s participation and for combating domestic violence

The Association for the Development of Tripoli and Al Mina issued last week a statement after meeting for Tripoli Greek orthodox candidate for the upcoming Parliamentary elections, Robert Alfred Habib, calling for a speedy endorsement of laws to protect women from domestic violence.  The association highlighted the need to seriously address discrimination against women, the importance of granting women all their political and social rights as well as their rights in partaking in trade unions.  According to the association, women should be part of the next government as this will mitigate women’s vulnerability to violence which is a threat to women, families and the entire society.
Furthermore, the association invited all political forces to ensure that the next Parliamentary elections will provide an opportunity to include women on electoral lists which will help in protecting society from domestic violence.  Finally, the statement also urges the media to give this issue ample attention given its importance in ensuring the recognition of women’s rights.
Source: Al-Mustaqbal 10 February 2014