This morning in the capital, Aden, and under the generous patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Dr. Muhammad Saeed Al-Zaouri, the founding conference of the Southern Women’s Union began under the slogan “Restoring the pioneering role of southern women, within the framework of southern identity, culture, and history.”

At the conference, which was attended by Brother Fadel Al-Jaadi, Secretary-General of the Southern Transitional Council, and Fadi Baoum, member of the Presidency of the Southern Transitional Council, His Excellency the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Dr. Muhammad Saeed Al-Zaouri, delivered a speech, at the beginning of which he conveyed the greetings of the political leadership, represented by the leader of the southern liberation march, His Excellency President Commander Aidaroos. Qasim Al-Zubaidi, President of the Southern Transitional Council, Vice President of the Presidential Leadership Council, who congratulates all the women of the South on this great national achievement.

Minister Al-Zaouri indicated in his speech that announcing the General Union of Southern Women at this difficult and sensitive stage is a step in the right path to restoring the pioneering role of southern women, which first began in the capital, Aden, in the mid-fifties.

In his speech, Minister Al-Zaouri recalled the southern struggle role of southern women, throughout its stages, by saying, “You were the beacon on whose guidance the liberation convoys moved, paving the land, and you filled the fiery squares with your presence, and you achieved success by organizing and preparing for events, and, you were distinguished by giving enthusiastic speeches and leading committees.” In the millions, you participated in sit-ins, protests, and civil disobedience. When the hour of armed resistance approached, you were the support that pushed the men to the front of the ranks. On the day the world narrowed down to what it welcomed and hearts reached their throats, the women of the South chanted for freedom and ululated for victory, and the loss of a father or father did not faze them. A brother, a husband, or a child in an image that embodied the most wonderful epics of steadfastness, endurance, and redemption.”

Minister Al-Zaouri called on the elected leadership of the Union to achieve all of the Union’s goals and the conference’s recommendations, foremost of which is enhancing the role of women in society, defending their rights and interests, enhancing their capabilities and empowering them in all fields, participating in decision-making and assuming leadership positions in society... stressing at the conclusion of his speech the support The Ministry of Social Affairs sponsors the Union in order to achieve its goals.

 In the second session, the members of the General Assembly approved the members of the Executive Office of the Southern Women’s Union, which consists of 13 members.. as follows

Sister Nada Oubli... President of the General Union of Women of the South

Sabah Baslouh... Deputy

Zakia Bahashwan... Secretary-General

Ibtisam Al-Naimi... Deputy Secretary-General

Greetings, Muhammad Omar Al-Saqqaf... Financial Department

Dr. Rana Al-Soruri... Public Relations

Sawsan Mezher Abdel Hamid... Social Affairs

M/Rehab Khamis Mater... Legal Affairs and Human Rights

Afrah Saleh Mohammed Saleh Congratulations... Culture and Media

Jamila Saeed Al-Jumahi... Planning 

Elham Salam... Training and qualification

Mona Khaled... Projects

Dr. Asmaa Ahmed Abdo... Research and studies

The Oversight and Inspection Committee was also recommended by seven members..

Headed by 

Raghda Kamal

The opening session of the conference was attended by a number of officials