The Kingdom of Bahrain continues to confirm its leadership in the field of women’s support, enhance the principles of equality and equal opportunities, by launching the eighth session of the Royal Highness Princess Princess Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa to the progress of Bahraini women.
In fact, it is said that since its establishment by a royal order in 2004, this award has become an effective tool within the system of national policies aimed at advancing the role of women in various areas of life.
The award bears the name of a prominent figure in the march of empowering women, which is Princess Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Supreme Council for Women, may God protect her, who played a pivotal role in consolidating an integrated development vision that considers that the participation of women is not an option, but rather a necessity to achieve social balance and sustainable economic growth.
The award is not limited to being a means of honor, but rather a practical framework that encourages state institutions, the private sector and civil society to adopt initiatives that take into account the needs of women, and support their ability to harmonize between their family roles and their professional tasks.
The award also contributes to opening the way for women to take on leadership sites, and to participate in decision -making at multiple levels.
This initiative has resulted in tangible results, as Bahrain has become an example to be followed in the region.
This was evident in the adoption of the United Nations Women’s Agency for an international version of the award in 2015, which strengthened the presence of the Bahraini experience on the global scene, and contributed to its highlight as an effective model in the field of institutional and social empowerment for women.
The numbers show a remarkable development in participation; As the number of participants increased from 30 in the first session to more than 350 in the seventh session, which reflects the increase in awareness of the importance of integrating women into the paths of development.
The impact of the award has also emerged in various institutional policies, such as providing unconventional opportunities for women in the security services, and the introduction of programs in the private sector that takes into account the needs of women such as health insurance and digital training.
Thanks to the strategic vision of His Royal Highness, the award turned into a national tool to consolidate the culture of empowerment, and a bridge linking the Bahraini experience with international initiatives aimed at enhancing equality.
This confirms that Bahrain does not look at women’s support in response to a social demand, but as a key form within a comprehensive national project for sustainable development.
The start of the eighth session of the award is not just a traditional event, but rather reflects a continuous commitment to continuing the progress of progress, and confirms that the efforts of Princess Sabika will remain an inspiration that leads Bahrain towards more excellence in the field of empowering women at the local and global levels.
