Parliament Speaker calls for permanent promotion of equal social opportunities

Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković on Sunday sent a message with best wishes to female members of the Parliament and to female citizens of the country on International Women's Day, underscoring that Croatia will continue promoting a tolerant and equal society that provides all with equal opportunities.

Jandroković writes in his message that March 8 is an occasion for everybody to recall the years-long struggle of women worldwide for their political, economic and social rights.

He calls for dedicated work on empowerment of women, and quotes the statement made by Pope John Paul II in 1995 when the pontiff thanked every woman "for the simple fact of being a woman!. Through the insight which is so much a part of your womanhood, you enrich the world's understanding and help to make human relations more honest and authentic."

Author: Hina/Office of the Speaker