Ogassapian reiterates his support to women’s quota

The minister for women’s affairs in the new cabinet, Jean Ogassapian, tweeted yesterday in support of the adoption of the women’s representation quota (not less than 30%) in any projected draft electoral law. He also disclosed that he will launch the new structure of his ministry today from the Grand Serail in the presence of Prime Minister Saad Hariri. Ogassapian stressed in his tweets that completing the structural groundwork in record time underscores a serious resolution on the part of the government to take to a new level the reality of women in the country. He also revealed a direction by the PM to issue a recommendation requiring the implementation of the quota in appointments for state jobs. In conclusion, Ogassapian reiterated his determination to modify the unfair legislations against women, particularly those related to work, social security, penalties and nationality. (Al Mustaqbal, February 28, 2017)