Ghazi Al-Ghurairi
There are initiatives that leave a clear and positive impact, especially if that initiative is considered as a pulse that connects institutions and society and starts from linking idea and work and between ambition and reality. This is how one can look at the “Parliamentary Bridges” program launched by the General Secretariat of the House of Representatives, which does not limit itself to spreading parliamentary awareness from seminar halls or through screens, but rather goes down to the field, to schools, universities, and civil society institutions, and among Individuals of the people and in their daily lives to confirm that democracy is a daily practice that people live, and perhaps here lies the true value of the program that it does not limit itself to educating society about Parliament, but rather makes society itself a partner in its experience, turning awareness into practice, information into belonging, and participation into responsibility.
The program seeks to redefine the concept of community partnership by building a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of legislative and oversight work and enhancing citizens’ confidence in their institutions, especially the youth, who form the cornerstone because they are the foundation of the nation’s future. Therefore, the program paid special attention to qualifying young people by introducing them to the mechanisms of parliamentary work, debate skills, and formulating initiatives, as they are active partners in shaping the future of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and this is the goal of the strategic plan. The General Secretariat of the House of Representatives, through which it seeks to strengthen community partnership, achieve transparency, and develop parliamentary awareness among various segments of society.
In fact, the “Parliamentary Bridges” program aims to emphasize the importance of the vital role of the House of Representatives in national decision-making by enhancing direct communication between citizens and representatives and raising societal issues in an open dialogue environment that contributes to consolidating trust between Parliament and society, and consolidating the values of transparency and accountability. The program also seeks to strengthen national belonging through implementing programs that support the national plan to consolidate citizenship and belonging “Our Bahrain,” and stresses the importance of work Collective development process.
Therefore, the “Parliamentary Bridges” program is not an awareness program, but rather a real bridge that connects the citizen to the legislative institution and reflects the deep belief in the role of parliamentary awareness in building an enlightened society that actively participates in decision-making and enhances the Kingdom of Bahrain’s position as a leading model in democratic practice and responsible community interaction.
Hamsa: With tireless efforts, I see it clear through the efforts of the Secretary-General of the House of Representatives, Mohammed Al-Sisi Al-Buainain, to build bridges of trust and communication between Parliament and groups of society, so that the House of Representatives remains close to the people, vibrant with their voice, and expressing their hopes.
