His Excellency the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Dr. Muhammad Saeed Al-Zaouri, confirmed that the announcement of the General Union of Southern Women as a uniting component for all women of the South at this difficult and sensitive stage is a step in the right path to restoring the pioneering role of southern women and adding a new quality to the unions that were announced in the capital, Aden. In recent years.

This came during his meeting today in his office in the capital, Aden, with Nada Al-Obali, President of the General Union of Southern Women, congratulating the women of the South on the success of their first conference, calling on the elected leadership to make more efforts to restore the pioneering role of southern women, adopt their issues, and defend their rights.

Minister Al-Zaouri also confirmed that the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor will provide all support and care to the Union in order to achieve its goals.

For her part, the President of the Southern Women’s Union praised the positive and recognized stances of Minister Al-Zaouri and his support for southern women and enhancing their capabilities to empower them in all fields. Pointing out that the Union seeks, through the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, to enhance cooperation and partnerships with local, regional and international organizations. Concerned with women’s rights with the aim of exchanging experiences, knowledge and joint work to promote issues related to women in the south.

The meeting was attended by lawyer Siham Al-Radfani, deputy for human rights in the National Assembly of the Southern Transitional Council.