Memo submitted to PM

The memorandum attached 10-point recommendations that highlighted restoration and implementation of Women Development Policy 1997 and direct election in reserved seats of the parliament.

The other demands include 100 reserved seats in the parliament for at least three terms, equal distribution of wealth and 30 per cent compulsory participation of women in parties, judiciary, parliament, ministry, executive department, cultural department and bringing the physically and intellectually disabled women to the mainstream of development.

In 2004, the policy underwent a number of changes that go against the interests and demands of 'equal rights of women', the press note added.

Earlier on August 27, the committee, a national platform of 43 women and human rights organisations, held a convention at the Biam auditorium to press their demand for restoration of the original 'Women Development Policy'.

Over one thousand representatives attended the convention.