President to mark Women's Day

JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and First Lady Kristiani Herawati will attend the commemoration of National Women's Day at the National Monument here on Sunday.

State Minister for Women's Empowerment Meutia Hatta said on Tuesday the President would help spread information about the domestic violence law and about women's rights in the family.

"Only by getting this information out can we prevent domestic violence and other situations that can lead to violence in the family," Meutia said after meeting with the President.

During the commemoration, the President will release 5,000 pigeons as a symbol of peace. -- JP