Fadia Kiwan honored after election as secretary general of AWO

The Commission for Activating the Role of Women in National Decision honored yesterday Dr. Fadia Kiwan after her election to the position of secretary general of the Arab Women Organization (AWO). The ceremony was held under the patronage of the president of the National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW), Claudine Aoun Rukuz, and in the presence of Hayat Arslan. The latter after congratulating Kiwan on the new position demanded a fair share for women in the seats of the upcoming cabinet. Kiwan for her part, said, “When we unite, we can play many roles in our environment and the world,” and hoped to see a qualitative shift in the status of women at this stage. Rukuz in her turn said Kiwan’s election comes as an Arab recognition of her distinctive personality, describing her career life at various stages as an inspiration to the youth, especially her role in promoting women issues. (Al Mustaqbal, An Nahar, Al Akhbar, May 30, 2018)
 

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