IIMSAM Official keeps Empowerment of Women high on His Global Schema While Observing International Women Day

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(Free-Press-Release.com) March 7, 2010 --

In his message on International Women Day Dr. Naseer Homoud Goodwill Ambassador and Director of Middle East office for the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), the Permanent Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council while addressing the media urged peoples to support the cause of women all across the globe without any discrimination to this effect. Speaking on the occasion to mark the day he said “A lot of atrocities are committed against women and girls as a result of whom they suffer physical, economic, sexual and psychological abuse throughout their lives. There are also some forms of sadism that are perpetuated against women and girls in the name of customs, traditions and culture. Each day, we hear of women beaten and thrown out of their marital homes. We also hear about how brilliant girls are withdrawn from school to marry against their will. These unlucky ones could be future leaders and as a result, our world looses a great chunk of its human resource in the name of culture.” He further added “this day is very instrumental in realizing the quintessence of women rights all over the globe”.

Dr. Homoud said “the theme for this year celebration of IWD -Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All is self descriptive and shows the commitment of this day in itself. A truly organized egalitarian society cannot be achieved until and unless women are more empowered by providing them equality in all sphere of life”. He further added “International Women's Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the important achievements in every walk of life of women all over the world. This day shines a much needed and deserved spotlight on women in the developing world, inspiring us all through their amazing stories of strength and perseverance."

“It is high time when we should realize that we are not going to achieve UN Millennium Development Goals without taking women on board. The governments have to ensure the protection of women under any circumstances- be it political, economical or social. Laws have to be more tightened and subject to its real implementation if we dream of an egalitarian civilization”. Dr Homoud said. “Several surveys and reports shows that although some progress has been made to improve women's rights, gender equality is still a goal that will need to be met in the next decades and we cannot escape this responsibility just by fixing it for governments” he added.

While calling Member States of the United Nations family and other related organizations to render their unconditional support for the cause Dr. Homoud said “It is time to take these efforts to the next level. Member States must play a stronger, better coordinated and more visible leadership role. Member States must do more to implement the international legal and policy framework to which they have committed themselves.

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