UNAMID meet focuses on women

Discussions look at the impact of the UN resolution on women in the stateThe United Nations African Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) organized an open day for women in North Darfur’s Saraf Omra locality on Wednesday.The event, which promoted discussions on the United Nation’s resolution on women, peace and security, was organized along with the North Darfur Committee on Women.The UN resolution on women aims at uplifting the status of women in societies especially affected by conflict.The purpose of Tuesday’s activity was to discuss the progress made in the state with regards to women’s issues.The forum, which was attended by 80 participants including government representatives, women leaders and UNAMID officials, identified the possible impact of the resolution on daily life and key areas including protection, women’s rights, participation in the peace process, training for midwives and socio-economic empowerment.The North Darfur Advisor on Women and Children’s issues, Rabiya Adam Ibrahim, said that the committee is planning to visit other localities to discuss and address challenges affecting women.