The two-day Arab Women's Conference in Jordan has concluded, with participants issuing a statement condemning occupation, terrorism, and aggression, and calling for a peaceful resolution to the Iraq crisis. In the statement released today, terrorism, including Israeli terrorism against Palestinians in the occupied territories, was condemned. The statement supported the people's right to resist foreign occupation and called for the international implementation of UN resolutions. Delegations of women from 18 Arab countries also discussed social issues affecting women in the Arab world and called for women's empowerment. The conference was hosted by Queen Rania of Jordan, who stated that women should not allow existing barriers to hinder their continued work.
Arab Women's Conference Concludes in Jordan - 2002-11-04
The Arab Women's Conference in Jordan concluded with a statement condemning occupation and terrorism, particularly focusing on the situation in Iraq and Israeli actions against Palestinians. The conference emphasized women's empowerment and was hosted by Queen Rania of Jordan.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The Arab Women's Conference in Jordan concluded with a statement condemning occupation and terrorism, particularly regarding Iraq and Israeli actions against Palestinians. The conference also focused on women's empowerment and social issues affecting women in the Arab world.
- The conference lasted two days and involved participants from 18 Arab countries.
- The final statement called for a peaceful resolution to the Iraq crisis and condemned foreign occupation.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Arab Women's Conference is part of a broader movement advocating for women's rights in the Arab world, particularly in the context of ongoing conflicts and social challenges.
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