Significance of women in family and society needs to be acknowledged by everyone - Casa

"There is a need for a change in mentality so that everyone acknowledges the contribution and the significance of women in our society. In today's world, women should be appreciated more as they form part of an essential role in today's family," David Casa said during a workshop he organised for women.

The workshop was entitled ‘The significance of women in our family and society'. Dr Gianella Caruana Curran, Dr Paula Mifsud Bonnici, radio presenter Marbeck Spiteri and former Net Television journalist Amanada Ciappara, together with Mr Casa, formed the panel for this discussion which was led by Gozitian student, Mariella Rapa.

Mr Casa remarked that five years on since Malta joined the European Union, being one of our representatives in the European Parliament helped him to be more aware that Malta, and the rest of Europe, are facing two major challenges which need to be addressed instantly: ‘how are we going to remain competitive as well as economical and how are we going to generate more jobs to reinforce our economy.'

The Maltese MEP had words of praise for the abilities shown by women choosing to work, mainly those that are achieving success in the employment scene. He also praised the Government's initiatives to help women to return to work after giving birth and the openings of new child care centres.