Serving the security of Arab women
The creation of the Arab Women's Commission for International Law humanitarian law (IHL), announced on the occasion of the celebration of the Arab Women's Day, February 1, 2010, is an eloquent testimony of regard and esteem for Mrs. Leila Ben Ali, wife of the President the Republic and President of the Arab Women Organisation (AWO). The creation of this mechanism occurs, in fact, realization of an initiative launched by the First Lady of Tunisia, during the sitting of the Second Conference of the OFA, held in Abu Dhabi in November 2008. This initiative aims to strengthen the contribution of the ATO efforts, nationally, regional and international efforts to promote international humanitarian law and to disseminate the values and culture in Arab societies to better serve the causes of women.
Commission of Arab Women for international humanitarian law, whose first meeting was held under the presidency of Tunisia, reflects the deep conviction of Mrs. Leila Ben Ali of the need to strengthen solidarity among Arab women and put in place the necessary mechanisms for this purpose, especially in dealing with situations of instability, tension and conflict. This instance also reflects the profound awareness of the need to promote the status of women in Arab societies and avoid all forms of suffering and deprivation can inhibit its growth or harm its security and dignity.
This approach was summed up by Mrs Leila Ben Ali in an interview with UPI global agency in March 2010 interview in which she said include: "There can be no security for our country, as long as half society is threatened and under the influence of violent crime. " It should be noted that among the objectives of this mechanism, includes the implementation in place policies and action plans to popularize and raise awareness of the concept of international humanitarian law, particularly with regard to its dimensions related to women's safety.
Wife of Head of State also said in another interview with the newspaper al-Sharqi Al-Awsat, October 21, 2009, that the proposal for creation of a Commission
of Arab Women for IHL "proceeded mainly, our awareness of the suffering endured by Arab women in particular, the Palestinian woman, because of the arbitrary violations, imprisonment, and many other forms of humiliation practiced by the Israeli occupier ".
is precisely in this context that the Arab Women's Commission for IHL can be viewed as an effective solidarity with the Palestinian People, in general, and Palestinian women, especially .
This commission is in fact part of the mechanisms that help to mobilize efforts at the global level and within organizations and regional and international forums, to give a true picture of conditions of women and children in Palestine, and to urge the UN authorities to ensure security and protection to the Palestinian people.
The inclusion of the issue Palestinian women as a standing item on the agenda of work of the ATO during the tenure of Tunisia at the head of this organization is also a perfect illustration of the desire to provide all the support and Arab support to women who are still under the yoke of occupation and fighting for freedom and dignity.
initiative of Mrs. Leila Ben Ali, launched in November 2006, Manama (Bahrain), on the occasion of the first conference of the ATO, for the creation of a monitoring social and political laws, s registrant in the same vein.
The creation of this mechanism, which Its main task is to examine the issues inherent in the status of women in Arab countries, also reflects a deep awareness of the importance of legislation in creating a solid platform, able to contribute to changing attitudes and behavior towards women in Arab societies. This initiative builds on a rich experience accumulated by Tunisia in this field and has earned the Tunisian woman of many accomplishments and achievements recognized worldwide.
The humanistic dimension that distinguishes the mandate of Tunisia at the head of the ATO has, moreover, illustrated through the call by Mrs. Leila Ben Ali to set up an Arab Day of Older Persons.
Launched at the first ladies in the Arab countries and members of the Supreme Council of the Organization on the occasion of the celebration of World Day of Older Persons, this appeal was adopted unanimously, by the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs, meeting in its 29th session. This day is now celebrated on September 25 of each year.
During the period of his tenure as head of the ATO, Mrs. Leila Ben Ali was famous for commendable efforts marked by a profound humanistic and social conduct and a strong determination to establish the concept of security of the individual in policies and programs of the OFA.
This approach will undeniably a positive and concrete action on the Organization and improving the conditions of Arab women.
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