Princess Basma attends World YWCA Day ceremony

By Petra - Apr 28,2014 - Last updated at Apr 28,2014

AMMAN — HRH Princess Basma, honorary president of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), on Monday attended a ceremony marking World YWCA Day, annually celebrated on April 24.

The princess voiced her pride in the YWCA’s achievements that serve the country and promote women’s rights, noting that Her Majesty, the late Queen Zain Al Sharaf, used to give special attention to the association due to its humanitarian role that focuses on peace, justice, freedom, equality and dignity.

During the ceremony, YWCA President Reem Najjar said the association is part of an international network of women working towards social and economic change.

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