What do you think of Tunisia's chairmanship of the Arab Women Organization? The chairmanship of the AWO is first and foremost the expression of the Arab countries' deep respect of Tunisia as pioneering country when it comes to promoting the cause of women and their rights system. It reflects the trust placed in Tunisia's capability of strengthening cooperation to better conceive Arab women's status. Tunisia wishes to actively take part in empowering women in the Arab societies, and thanks to this trust in promoting their roles, be it at the heart of the AWO or throughout regional and international organizations. Our country has in fact played a key role in founding this organization. It has been one of the first Arab countries to sign and ratify the organization's founding convention. It has submitted various proposals and approaches for its action programs and objectives. We have contributed as well to the elaboration of mechanisms to increase the organization's capacities in promoting the Arab women's causes. Solidarity among Arab women is a pillar of Arab solidarity in general. Which fields will you focus on during your chairmanship? Since the inception of this organization, its chairmanship has been competently and brilliantly fulfilled by the Arab first ladies. Their Majesties and Highnesses took part in establishing the organization's foundations and achieving its objectives. We will put all efforts to go forward in the same direction for Arab women to be equal to men in public life, in their political choices and in achieving the dreams of Arab societies for further progress.
