The All-China Women's
Federation on Wednesday made donations for the first group of
ten shelter centers for female migrant workers in Beijing, aiming
to make their life in the city easier.
The ten centers, to be set up in neighborhood communities, will
be equipped with books, TV sets, computers and some other
entertainment facilities.
"These rural women have played a major role in promoting the
city's economic and social development through hard work," said
Huang Qingyi, vice chairwoman of the All-China Women's Federation,
at the donation ceremony.
"Women organizations of all levels in the country should offer
migrant women as much assistance as possible and address their
needs," added Huang.
According to China's fifth national population census, women
account for 49.6 percent of the country's more than 120 million
rural workers.
A hotline service "12338" was also opened in March last year for
these migrant women who can consult any problem concerning their
legitimate rights by simply making a call.
Nationwide, the Chinese government has set up women's aid
stations and opened anti-family violence hotlines to provide
consulting service, shelter, medical care and psychological help
for female victims.
Over the past 10 years, China has promulgated and implemented
more than 100 laws and regulations, such as the Marriage Law and
the Law on Protection of Rights and Interests of Women, to protect
women, according to a white paper on women published last
August.
(Xinhua News Agency January 26, 2006)