For a nation to progress, both men and women must prosper in a society that provides equal opportunities. Ever since His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik took the oath of office, he has been aware of the immense potential and possibilities that women can provide for development.
On Omani Women’s Day this week, I must say that Omani women have been responding to the call of the Renaissance and are working hard to build the country alongside men.
The day marks the prominent status accorded to women during the Blessed Renaissance and celebrates the welfare programmes for them, which ensured the advancement of their status and enthusiastic participation alongside men in nation-building.
The current era has shown how women all across the country have not only empowered themselves in every field but also reached a commendable level through sheer willpower and unwavering support from the government.
Over the past 50 years of the Blessed Renaissance, women have received ample attention and are fully armed with education and training for better employment opportunities to actively participate in the development process of Oman.
Women in Oman enjoy an equal status with men and that is why many hold key positions across sectors, thanks to the constant attention by the government.
Gender equality is important not only because it is a human right, but because it is essential for building peaceful nations. Making sure women and girls have equal access to quality education, healthcare, and work opportunities, as well as political representation and participation in economic decision-making, is crucial to sustainable development and economic progress.
Women in Oman are keen to have legal and social awareness to protect their rights and ensure a balanced life. Some women in Oman believe that nations move forward through the contribution of individuals. This is so because development without discrimination of women constitutes a basic pillar of progress.
Women’s role is undeniably contributing to various social, economic, and cultural aspects. Their potential has been enhanced with a set of laws that grant them their deserved rights to enable them to shoulder their responsibility in sustainable development.
They have shown collective power to make positive changes and have collaborated to achieve big strides in their personal and professional capacities. They have used their voice to advocate for other women too. All these make Omani women special.
Till next, happy Omani Women’s Day.
BLURB
Making sure women and girls have equal access to quality education, healthcare, and work opportunities, as well as political representation and participation in economic decision-making, is crucial to sustainable development and economic progress.
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