Kingdom set to mark Global Women’s Day

Manama

The Kingdom will join the other nations in the world to mark the International Women’s Day, annually celebrated on March 8. International Women’s Day, which was first endorsed by the United Nations in 1977 is being celebrated this year under the theme: “I am Generation Equality: Realising Women’s Rights”.

The occasion epitomises Bahrain’s keenness on sharing the world the celebration and shedding light on Bahraini women’s political, legislative, economic and social strides and highlighting achievements in all other fields. Labour and Social Development Minister Jameel Humaidan extended congratulations on this occasion to Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and Supreme Council for Women (SCW) President. He commended her crucial role in enable women to reach further achievements, promoting their empowerment and bolstering their political, economic and social participation.

He lauded women’s strides in promoting Bahrain women’s status, enforcing the principle of equal opportunities as part of the wide-ranging reform process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He hailed the policies of the Government, chaired by His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier. A tribute was recently paid to Bahraini women in recognition to their achievements and dedication in serving the nation and building its bright future.

“I would like to express my sincere thanks and deep appreciation to every Bahraini woman who spares not efforts to serve her country, community and family,” said Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW). She made the statement on the eve of the annual Bahraini Women’s Day, which falls on the 1st of December. The 2019 edition is being held under the theme “Bahraini women in the fields of higher education and future sciences”.

She stressed the importance of this national occasion, which was launched by His Majesty the King 11 years ago, thus becoming an official celebration among other national days. The annual anniversary is being celebrated in tribute to Bahraini women in all walks of life – as mothers, educators, partners in national development and achievers in all productive sectors, dedicated more than ever to serving the nation and contributing to its progress and prosperity.

She commended all state institutions for activating programmes in the field of higher education and future sciences,  praising women’s academic achievements which entitled them to hold leading positions, obtain high degrees and gain membership in international centres. She lauded Bahraini women’s growing interest in the fields of future sciences and contribution to supporting Bahrain’s  digital transformation and knowledge-based economy.

HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa delegated SCW Deputy President Dr Shaikha Mariam bint Hassan Al Khalifa to attend the celebration marking the annual Bahraini Women’s Day. Themed “Bahrain women in the fields of higher education and future sciences”, the celebratory ceremony was held at the University of Bahrain (UoB) Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa’s Hall, Sakhir Campus.