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 When one hurts or kills a women
one hurts or kills hummanity and is an antrocitie.
Gino d'Artali
and: My mother (1931-1997) always said to me <Mi figlio, non esistono notizie <vecchie> perche puoi imparare qualcosa da qualsiasi notizia.> Translated: <My son, there is no such thing as so called 'old' news because you can learn something from any news.>
Gianna d'Artali.


Egyptian women demand
Jinha - Womens News Agency - April 5, 2024 - by ASMAA FAHTI
<<Egyptian women demand ratification of ILO Convention 190
Egyptian women demand the ratification of ILO Convention No. 190 preventing violence and harassment in the workplace.
Cairo- ILO Convention 190 (C190) is the first international treaty to recognize the right of everyone to a world of work free from violence and harassment, including gender-based violence and harassment. The convention was adopted in June 2019, by the International Labour Conference of the International Labour Organization (ILO), and came into force on 25 June 2021. Governments that ratify C190 are required to put in place the necessary laws and policy measures to prevent and address violence and harassment in the world of work. Egyptian women demand the ratification of the convention protecting women from gender-based violence and harassment in the workplace.
'I remained silent'
Nahed Mohammed Al-Melegy of the Adult Education Authority, confirmed that Egyptian women are subjected to violence and harassment in all facets of life. <I was insulted at work simply because I disagreed with a male colleague. He threatened me by saying, 'If you were a man, I would cut your stomach in half with a knife and I wouldn't let you leave here.' I thought about filing a complaint but I remained silent because of pressure at work. Women need a safe workplace to work and be creative.>
'The convention supports women'
Amal Saqr of the Edraak Foundation for Development and Equality, thinks that ILO Convention 190 is important because the ratified countries have to create a world of work free from violence and harassment, with a focus on protecting vulnerable groups and achieving gender equality. In Egypt, women are subjected to all forms of violence in the workplace. Egypt must ratify the convention to prevent gender-based violence in the workplace because the convention supports women.
'The laws are not implemented'
Recalling that Egypt has many laws protecting women from violence, she said, <However, these laws are not implemented. One of my friends was subjected to violence and marginalization by one of her colleagues. Then, she was fired. She could not protect her rights and faced financial difficulties. The convention must be ratified to protect women and support women's participation in the labor force.>
'Women face many rights violations'
Fateh Sobhi, Egyptian journalist focused on human rights issues and women's issues, thinks that Egyptian women are subjected to discrimination in all facets of life. <The violations faced by women in their workplace related to birth and child care should be immediately eliminated. Women journalists also face violence, psychological blackmail and rights violations.> Speaking about the wage gap between men and women journalists, she said, <Women journalists are paid less for the same job. Women journalists remain silent against rights violations because they are afraid of being slandered, stigmatized or fired. Egypt should ratify ILO Convention 190 to prevent rights violations faced by women in the workplace.>
'Women urgently need the ratification of the convention'
<Women need the ratification of C190 more than before,> said May Saleh, Director of the Women, Work and Economic Rights Program at the New Woman Foundation. <Women face various violations in different business sectors. Women working in tourism and hotel management, customer service and at airports are subjected to violence, harassment. Their rights are restricted. Egypt must ratify the convention to protect women's rights in the workplace.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/egyptian-women-demand-ratification-of-ilo-convention-190-34872?page=1


A 7-year-old girl injured
Jinha - Womens News Agency - April 5, 2024
<<Yemeni girl injured by Houthi sniper in Taiz
A 7-year-old girl was injured by Houthi sniper while returning to her home with her brother in Salah, a district of Yemen's Taiz Governorate.
Yemen- Houthi snipers keep targeting civilians, including women and children, in Yemen's Taiz Governorate. According to local reports, a 7-year-old girl was shot in her left leg by a Houthi sniper while returning to her home with her brother in the Salah district of the Taiz Governorate on Friday. The girl was transferred to a hospital for treatment.
The Houthi snipers have been targeting civilians, including children and women, in Taiz since the Yemeni civil war began in 2014. Despite the crimes committed against civilians by the Houthis, the international community remains silent.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/yemeni-girl-injured-by-houthi-sniper-in-taiz-34879?page=1


Ariya Mele Ehmed
Jinha - Womens News Agency - April 5, 2024 - by RONIDA HACI
<<'Women's Social Contract will be a model for the whole world'
<The Social Contract approved on December 12, 2023 by the General Council of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria will be a model for the whole world,> Ariya Mele Ehmed, Co-chair of Peoples' Assembly in Jazira Canton.
Hasakah- Women have been achieving great success in all facets of life since the revolution in Rojava, also known as <Women's Revolution>. On December 12, 2023, the General Council of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) approved the amended 134 articles of the Social Contract guaranteeing the rights of the women leading in military, politics and social life.
NuJINHA spoke to Ariya Mele Ehmed, Co-chair of Peoples' Assembly in Jazira Canton, about the contract.
'Women will build their own system'
Mentioning the importance of the Social Contract for women, Ariya Mele Ehmed said, <The Social Contract was approved at a very critical period. The contract is based on women's freedom. The contract has many articles on gender-based equality, protection of women's rights and gains, the co-presidential system and the establishment of a Women's Council. The Social Contract states that women will build their own system. In order to build a women's system, women first should draft a contract so that they organize themselves and protect their rights and gains.>
'Women's social contract must be drafted'
Ariya Mele Ehmed believes that a women's system will guarantee women's rights. <According to the Social Contract, a system based on women's confederation should be built and a women's social contract should be drafted. Since the world is ruled by dictators having a sexist system, women should build their own system, a democratic system guaranteeing freedom for all individuals and developing society led by women. The aim of the women's social contract will be to protect the values, gains and rights of women and eliminate violence against women in North and East Syria.>
Pointing to the important gains achieved by women in the 21st century, Ariya Mele Ehmed said, <We always say that the 21st century will be the century of women. Drafting the women’s social contract will be an important step for women in organizing themselves and maintaining their successes and leading their society. Our aim is to draft a women's social contract not only in North and East Syria but also across Syria because we feel responsible for protecting the rights of all women no matter where they live.>
'The attacks on North and East Syria have intensified'
Recalling the ongoing attacks targeting women in North and East Syria, she said, <The attacks on North and East Syria have intensified since the approval of the Social Contract. These attacks target the contract. Undoubtedly, there will be many attacks because the states, hegemonic and sovereign powers do not want a system based on democracy and equality. Despite all the attacks, we know that the Women's Social Contract will be a model for the whole world.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/women-s-social-contract-will-be-a-model-for-the-whole-world-34876

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