Jordan Times
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Conference evaluates
women’s participation in parliamentary elections
HRH Princess Basma on Monday attended a conference on ‘’Jordanian Women and
Parliamentary Elections’’ at the Hussein Ben Talal University in Maan. In her
address at the opening, the Princess said women were able to prove themselves
despite challenges and hardships, thanks to efforts by women leaders.
“Constructive criticism gives an accurate picture and an indication for
evaluating and improving the situation. It also helps in finding solutions for
issues that need to be addressed,” Princess Basma said. She urged the public to
act in order to improve the situation of women in the Kingdom. Participants
called on government institutions, civil societies and women’s groups to exert
more efforts to change traditional misconceptions about women’s participation in
political life and the workplace.