Women should seize the initiative: Princess Helen

DUBAI — Women worldwide should rise up to initiate forums necessary to express their aspirations, enable their constructive participation in communities, and provide care to women in need.

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By Eman Al Baik

Published: Wed 8 Mar 2006, 10:34 AM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 7:28 PM

This was stated in an interview to Khaleej Times by Princess Pastor Helen M. Kanseka, founder of ISAIAH. 61, an organisation in Busoga Kingdom in Uganda, on the occasion of the World Women's Day today. She was on a brief visit to Dubai.

Princess Helen who is an activist for women's causes, believes that all efforts should be made to give a fair deal to women and give them a say in the decision-making process in accordance with the standards set by the United Nations Woman Development Programme. She cited the example of fomer UK premier Margaret Thatcher, who played a significant political role and at the same time succeeded as a wife and mother.

Eman Al Baik

Published: Wed 8 Mar 2006, 10:34 AM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 7:28 PM

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