Her Majesty Talks Of A World That Could Help

Bandar Seri Begawan - Her Majesty Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha yesterday said that we find ourselves living in a world that is far from peaceful and yet it is also a world with so much potential to help so many.

Her Majesty was speaking at the opening ceremony of the International Peace Camp 2003 yesterday morning.

The mission of the Girl Guides Association was therefore to enable girls and young women to develop their fullest potential as responsible world citizens. That truly takes on a significant meaning, Her Majesty remarked.

Upon arrival at a hotel in Berakas, Her Majesty who is the Royal Patron of the Girls Guides Association of Brunei, was welcomed by the Chief Commissioner of the association, Datin Paduka Hajah Norsiah.

With Her Majesty were Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah, Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Majeedah Nuurul Bulqiah and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bulqiah.

The function began with a Doa read by Hajah Fatimah Binti Haji Abdul Ghani.

In her welcoming speech, the Chief Commissioner of the Girls’ Guides Association of Brunei, Datin Paduka Hajah Norsiah expressed confidence that the camp would achieve more which could strengthen friendship, besides learning to value cooperation and team work, appreciating each others differences, as well as exchanging knowledge and expertise.

Her Majesty also underlined the 1990 United Nations Convention on the Right of the Child (CRC). The convention among others, recognises that children should be afforded the necessary protection and assistance so that they can in due time fully assume their responsibilities within the community.

The week-long International Peace Camp 2003 organised by the Girls' Guides Association of Brunei is to mark the 75th Anniversary of the World Association of Girls' Guides and Girls Scouts with the theme "Our Rights, Our Responsibilities".

More than 60 girls guides and scouts from Brunei, Malaysia, Australia, Cambodia and the United Kingdom are taking part in the camp. The gathering enables participants to work together as friends and as a team by exchanging ideas, sharing experiences and learning new skills.

Her Majesty's presence at this gathering signifies her strong commitment and continuous support to the association and shows Her Majesty's deep interest in ensuring the peace camp in Brunei a great success.

With such endearing commitment and support, Her Majesty has been an inspiration to the association, especially in its endeavor to plan and implement more programmes that could contribute to the development of women and girls in particular not only in Brunei but also in other regions. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei 

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