KUALA LUMPUR: The agenda of women’s empowerment and the involvement of at least 30% of women in decision-making groups at every level are among those contained in a resolution, called Tekad Wanita Perpaduan, signed in conjunction with the unity government national Women’s convention.
The resolution was signed by five heads of the women’s wing in the various parties which make up the unity government, a symbol of commitment to bring and support the theme, “Madani: Mengangkat Agenda Rakyat”.
It was signed by Barisan Nasional Wanita chief Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad; Pakatan Harapan Wanita chief Aiman Athirah Sabu; Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Women’s chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah; Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) representative Datuk Flovia Ng and Parti Warisan acting Women's chief Norfaizah Chua.
The resolution, among others, is to ensure that women receive protection from aspects of welfare, education, security, social and human rights, uphold the Federal Constitution and be the main driver in the development of the Madani community.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Umno president, at Dewan Merdeka, World Trade Centre.
Earlier, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, who is also the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women vice-chief, led the recitation of the resolution.
The unity government Women's convention, attended by 3,400 participants from various parties, is part of the agenda of the one-day unity government national convention held on Sunday (May 14). - Bernama
