AL urges providing funds for setting up Arab network for female peace mediators

CAIRO, July 24 (MENA) - Arab League (AL) Assistant Secretary General Haifaa Abu Ghazala on Wednesday urged the member states to provide funds for setting up the Arab network for female peace mediators.

In her speech at a meeting allocated for discussing the proposal, she underlined the importance of merging Arab women into the peace-making process and mediation efforts.

She also underscored the necessity of women's participation in peace negotiations and mediation.

She lauded efforts for empowering women at the political level in the Arab region.

Today's meeting is held to enhance the role of the Arab League with its regional partners for empowering women to achieve security and spread the culture of comprehensive peace, she added.