US congress delegates hail Bahrain’s women empowerment drive

TDT | Manama

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US Congress delegation visiting Bahrain yesterday affirmed their interest in Bahraini experience in supporting women and ensuring their advancement in various fields.

The US delegation also expressed their keenness to deepen discussions with the Council on the issue.

 “We would like to inform decision-makers and the American Public about Bahrain’s achievements at various levels, including the status of women,” the delegates said during a meeting with the Supreme Council for Women.

The meeting was part of the regional and international cooperation and partnership initiatives by the General Secretariat to activate bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements on the empowerment and advancement of women and gender balance.

SCW Assistant Secretary-General Shaikha Deena bint Rashid Al Khalifa expressed the Council’s aspiration to enhance cooperation with all relevant institutions in the US.

Shaikha Deena said that the SCW, established 20 years ago, has a prominent presence in global women’s work and achievements, citing the recent launch of the Award of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa for Bahraini Women Advancement.

The award was announced on the 1st of July this year in cooperation with UN Women.

Shaikha Deena called on the US delegation to promote the award in various American circles to support global efforts to enhance the status of women.