The launch of the works of Arab Women Organisation's 3rd Congress will take place tomorrow and will continue till October 30. The long-awaited meeting will serve as the locus of the future objectives and aspirations of the Arab First Ladies and of Arab women in general for the coming period. It will also be a propitious occasion to assess the first part of Mrs. Leila Ben Ali's term as AWO Chairwoman. The event will also announce further measures meant to promote the status of Arab women and strengthen their contribution to their countries' development. This high-level meeting, gathering Arab First Ladies, members of AWO, as well as senior officials in charge of women's affairs, represents an Arab landmark, all the more so, as it is hosted by Tunisia: a pioneering country in women empowerment. Welcome to our distinguished guests on this land of peace, tolerance and openness to the other.