Recollecting 15-year-long journey of SCW

Chairman of the Bahrain Journalists’ Association (BJA) and Chief Editor of Al Bilad, Moanes Al Mardi:

“The wisdom of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa manifested itself when HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa was appointed as the president of SCW, where she influenced the council with her visions, aspirations and worked tirelessly to turn it into a platform that uplifts Bahraini women. She also supported them by establishing programmes that continuously contribute in favour of women.”

Writer of Sayidaty Magazine, Budoor Al Maliki:

“Today as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the
SCW, all the available evidence and facts point out that this national institution has dedicated itself to the rise of Bahraini women. SCW worked with ambition and succeeded in reaching the goals the council was established for. Those goals are supporting Bahraini women by ensuring sustainablity of the family and promoting principle of equal opportunities. It also ensures diversity of options available to the women in the Kingdom to improve their quality of life in the context of supportive legislation and policies.”

Writer of the Women’s Page in Akhbar Al Khaleej, Hala Al Din:

“The SCW’s march to lift Bahrain’s name up high through achievements in international forums continues, as the council is a national front that embodies the status of women and represents the aspirations that create a better future. The council has since provided a clear vision of inclusiveness of Bahraini women, emphasising the principle of equal partnership, dedicating the goal of empowerment, and ensuring sustainability of family and community in the Kingdom.”

Journalist at Al Watan, Samah Al Qaed:

“The SCW was established under the directive of HM King Hamad in 2001, proving that the leadership of the country supports this outstanding national institution. In my experience of working at the newspaper in following cases of people and their problems, I can testify that today’s women are not powerless as before.”

Journalist in Al Bilad, Huda Hazeem:

“During the past years, the SCW has made a lot of achievements through the most important issues regarding the integration of women’s needs by ensuring equal opportunities with men in the work place in terms of training leadership positions while at the same time taking into account their special needs in caring for their family. It is no secret that the council’s efforts contributed in the political empowerment of women through its support for seats in the parliamentary and municipal councils.”