International Womens Day Celebration

This is an important announcement.

The Iraqi Federation of Oil Employee Union (IFOU) organised a celebration in honor of women's and mothers' day in Basra.

This included a bazaar in support of the Iraqi women. All organizations and political parties were invited to participate.

700 people- mostly women - attended the celebrations.

An array of programs in honored the day:

1. Opening: standing a minute of silence in honor of the martyrs

2. Ms. Saba Qassim will deliver a speech on behalf of the office of women's affairs

3. A speech by the president of IFOU

4. A speech by Mr. Yasser from a non-violence organization

5. the Iraqi national Anthem

6. Poetry recitation from numerous poets, and a children coral

7. a brief biography about the life of a deceased female union activist named Bushra

The activity coincides with the fifth anniversary of the criminal occupation of Iraq. It is a painful anniversary for Iraqis and all the honest and sincere people around world. We talked about the on going perpetual catastrophe on Iraq through that day. Though words and talks are not enough to rid ourself from this criminal occupation, struggle, hard work, and solidarity are the only way to do so.

Iraqi Federation of Oil Unions
March 2008