Jordan, represented by Social Development Minister, Reem Abu Hassan, will take part in the 60th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, which kicked of late Monday .

During the meeting, the minister is scheduled to deliver a speech on the status of women in the Kingdom, highlighting the progress achieved in this regard.

In her opening remarks, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka hailed the Commission as the largest and most critical intergovernmental forum, with diverse women’s voices that can influence the road to the 2030 Agenda.

"In your hands is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to end poverty and transform gender relations irreversibly for the next generation, making the world a better place for all. Let us seize the day," she said.

"What was agreed in the 2030 Agenda calls on us to change the way we live, do business, grow food, value motherhood, engage and protect girls and boys, communicate, and respect and recognize the rights of those different from the mainstream in their sexual orientation or in any other way," she continued Mlambo-Ngcuka stressed that this is the moment "to capitalize on all the positive commitments," and the moment to step it up for gender equality, referring to UN Women’s call to action, to which 98 countries have pledged.

The priority theme for the 60th session is women’s empowerment and its link to sustainable development. Discussions by governments will focus on creating a conducive environment for gender-responsive implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which was adopted unanimously last September by all UN Member States.

Source : Petra