Speaker of the House Nabih Berri: Honoring mothers must be through the implementation of CEDAW

Speaker of the House Nabih Berri issued a special statement on the occasion of Mothers' Day.  In a public event honoring mothers yesterday, MP Michel Moussa spoke on behalf of Mr. Berri and highlighted his commitment to issue the law to protect women from domestic violence.  Berri further adds that honoring Lebanese mothers will be through securing their rights and ensuring equality with men.  He noted that the law to protect women from domestic violence and which was endorsed by Parliamentary Commission is a promising legislative step.  He hoped that this law will be issued in a rightful format which will prevent aggression on women and will protect them from violence.  He also added that honoring women will be in the implementation of CEDAW, in the realization of women's citizenship and in finding employment for their children scattered around the world in search for work and in stopping the migration of the youth.
It is to be noted that addressing the issue of violence against women should bring back to our attention other forms of legal and moral violence against women particularly against those who are denied the right to transmit nationality to their children.  It is our since hope that women will be able to truly celebrate next year mothers' day after securing their right to transmit nationality.
Source: Al-Nahar, Al-Diyar 21 March 2014