various problems and the most effective means of achieving this purpose, giving priority in its study to the subjects of greatest importance in its local environment.
Curbing the Misuse of the Sharia in Marital Relations
First — Curbing the chaos of divorce, so that it may take place only out of necessity and with the permission of the judge, in accordance with the texts of the Sharia.
Second — Prohibiting plurality of wives except for a necessity recognized by the Sharia.
Third — Presentation of a medical certificate before marriage.
Fourth — Demanding the enactment of legislation guaranteeing compensation from the husband in case of divorce.
Fifth — Demanding that custody of the child be given to the fitter of the two parents, and that the age of custody be extended.
Sixth — That the mother have priority in guardianship over her children in case of the husband's death.
Protecting the Health of the Family
First — The conference recommends that the Arab states draw up a long-term plan to multiply centers for the care of mother and child, until their services reach all families in village and city, this project to be given priority among the other health projects.
Second — The conference recommends that the local women's unions demand of their governments that expectant mothers who are employees and workers be granted a leave of not less than six weeks at confinement, at full salary, this not to be counted as part of their sick leave.
Third — The conference recommends that the local women's unions intercede with factory owners and with governments to open sanitary
day nurseries and kindergartens for the children of women employees and workers.
Fourth — Working with governments to draw up a long-term plan to bring pure, sterilized water to all villages.
Fifth — The conference recommends the opening of special courses to train technicians to work in these projects with success.
Reviving the Countryside
First — Establishing social centers intended to raise the cultural and agricultural level, the local home industries, and the health and social level.
Second
The discussion circles
At the Foreign Ministry dinner at the Saint-Georges — at the right appears Mrs. Alice Nakkash, wife of Mr. Alfred Naccache, Minister of Foreign Affairs; at her right, Mr. Fouad Ammoun, then Mrs. Yasin Omar