On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Army General Saïd Chanegriha, Delegate Minister to the Minister of National Defense and Chief of Staff of the National People’s Army (ANP), addressed this Sunday a message of congratulations to the military and civilian women of the military institution, saluting through them the central role of the Algerian woman in building and defending the nation. This was indicated this Sunday in a statement from the Ministry of National Defense.
General Chanegriha took care “to salute the effective contribution of the Algerian woman and her central role, throughout history, in building the foundations of the modern Algerian State and in preserving its social cohesion,” he affirmed, emphasizing that she “has always proven that she was, and remains, one of the essential factors of Algeria’s strength and immunity, as well as the pillar of its progress.”
The Chief of Staff considered that the place women occupy today in society is the result of a long journey of sacrifices and efforts. He assured that “the Algerian woman’s access to the highest positions is not a matter of chance but the result of considerable sacrifices made generation after generation, as well as her work, perseverance, and constant concern to reach the highest scientific and professional levels.”
He also declared that women today evolve “in an Algeria where she is honored, respected, and fully entitled to her rights,” in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the laws of the Republic.
Evoking the place of women within the military institution, the Army General stated: “I have always ensured, out of consideration for the female component of the National People’s Army, to strengthen women’s place within the military institution and to improve their working conditions,” considering that this approach fits within the will to ensure “conditions of dignity, equality, and equity for all components of our human resources.”
For the Chief of Staff, these efforts aim to enable every member of the military institution to fully accomplish the missions entrusted to them and contribute to achieving national objectives.
In his message, he expressed his pride in the journey of the Algerian woman, particularly those serving in the ranks of the ANP. Asserting that “with each celebration of this day, I note with pride and admiration that the Algerian woman, and particularly the military woman, advances with determination and confidence,” he assured that she continues her progress “with great will, freeing herself more each day from obstacles and outdated mentalities that might hinder her momentum.”