Al-Halbousi: We affirm empowering women in society

INA-  BAGHDAD

Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi affirmed Wednesday the parliament's support for all necessary legislation to empower women in society.

 Al-Halbousi said in a tweet on Twitter, which was followed up by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "We salute every Iraqi woman as she treads the path of patience, giving and creativity in various fields of life."

 "On the occasion of International Women's Day, we affirm our support for all necessary legislation to empower women in society," he added.