The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Speakers emphasised on the inclusion of the rights of women and labourers in the electoral manifestoes for the upcoming national polls and for the implementation of these after the elections.

They called upon the political parties to nominate at least 15 per cent women in the forthcoming elections.

This consultation came out yesterday at a press briefing organised by Karmojibi Nari at Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) in the city. Director of the organisation, Mahmuda Imam, presided over the conference.

Reformation is needed for the implementation of rights, not for securing victory in the polls, they said.

Arifa Akter Banu, Coordinator of the organisation presented a 22-point demand to the parties for the establishment of human rights for the women and poor people.

They urged to implement National Policies for Woman Development of 1997 and the declaration of CEDAW. They demanded adequate training facilities for women in developing their professional career.

Fatima Hossain, founder member and Al Azam Khan coordinator of Karmojibi Nari took part in the briefing.