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SCW highlights measures supporting women during COVID-19 pandemic
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17 October 2020
Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) Hala Al Ansari has affirmed that the noble directives and woman-related decisions Bahrain witnessed recently reflected anew the kingdom’s status as an advanced and civilised country supporting women and further engaging them in the national ...
Undersecretary participates in Global Alliance of Regional Women Mediator Netwo ...
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15 October 2020
Foreign Affairs Ministry Undersecretary, Member of SCW, and Chairman of MoFA’s Equal Opportunities Committee, Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Daij Al Khalifa, participated in the opening of the celebrations for the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Global Alliance of Regional Wome ...
SCW Secretary-General highlights Bahrain’s women’s advancement strides
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14 October 2020
Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), Hala Al-Ansari, said that Bahrain realised early on, and through the National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women which was first devised about 20 years ago, that national development would not be possible unless it was based on the ...
HRH Princess Sabeeka congratulates Speaker on new legislative session
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12 October 2020
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of HM the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), has sent a cable of congratulations to the Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal, on the opening the third session of the Fifth Leg ...
l Ansari highlights Bahrain’s support for women through COVID-19 and beyond
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10 October 2020
Supreme Council for Women Secretary-General Hala bint Mohammed Jaber Al-Ansari has published an article, in coordination with the Economic Development Board, on the World Economic Forum (Davos) website as part of the efforts to promote national success stories the internationally.The recently publ ...
Delegated by HM King, SCW Secretary General participates in international meeti ...
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02 October 2020
Delegated by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) Hala Al-Ansari represented HM the King at a high-profile meeting devoted to the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, which was held on the sidelines of the 75th ses ...
Bahraini women's role in decision-making process discussed
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19 September 2020
Shura Council members have stressed the pivotal role played by the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), under the leadership of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of HM the King and SCW President, to develop Bahrain women across various fields.This includes enhancing Bah ...
Efforts to promote family reconciliation discussed
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31 August 2020
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) held a meeting with the equal opportunities committee at the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments.The meeting focused on the ministry’s services and initiatives aimed to achieve family stability as part of the strategic scheme for the implementati ...
HRH Crown Prince’s support for enhancing women’s participation in national deve ...
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29 August 2020
In line with the directives of the Government Executive Committee, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, a package of decisions directly related to women’s sustainable contributions to the natio ...
HRH Princess Sabeeka congratulates TRA Chairperson
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16 August 2020
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and Supreme Council for Women (SCW) President congratulated SCW member Eng. Mariam Ahmed Jama’an, on the royal decree, issued by HM King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, appointing her as Telecommunications Regulato ...
SCW & MOICT partner to lead women-owned enterprises into global markets through ...
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04 August 2020
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism (MOICT) have announced their new collaboration through "Export Bahrain" in developing and intensifying Bahraini exports and facilitating entry into the global markets, with t ...
HM King issues Order, appointing SCW assistant secretary-general
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29 July 2020
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Royal Order 32/2020, appointing an Assistant Secretary-General at the Supreme Council for Women (SCW).The Royal Order stipulates that based on the Amiri Order 44/2002 on establishing the SCW and its amendments, and the proposal of Her Royal ...
HRH Princess Sabeeka congratulates Shaikha Hessa on IOC Achievement Diploma
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29 June 2020
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa and Supreme Council for Women (SCW) President sent a cable of congratulations to Shaikha Hessa bint Khalid Al-Khalifa, Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) board member, Head of ...
Bahraini women’s role in fighting pandemic highlighted
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25 June 2020
Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), Hala Al-Ansari, said that the SCW is preparing a strategic plan to adapt to and co-exist with the current situation, as well as enhance readiness for future developments, noting that Bahraini women will continue playing their multiple roles ...
SCW participates in “Social Responsibility Forum and Award for the Arab Family”
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22 June 2020
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) has participated in the Social Responsibility Forum and Award for the Arab Family 2020, held on June 20-21.Themed “Arab family stability in the post-Covid-19 period”, the event is organised by the Arab Family Organisation, the Arabia Corporate Social Responsibil ...
Supreme Council for Women hails HRH Premier’s support
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22 June 2020
The Supreme Council, chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, Wife of HM the King, welcomed the praise and congratulations of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, during the weekly Cabinet session, on the the Honorary Award for Exce ...
HM King sends cable of thanks to HRH Princess Sabeeka
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20 June 2020
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of thanks to Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), in reply to her congratulatory cable on SCW’s selection as winner of the Honorary ...
SCW receives Arab award
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20 June 2020
In a special celebration, held as part of the Arab Social Responsibility forum which is co-organised by the Arab Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Network and the Arab Family Organisation, the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) was declared winner of the Honorary Award for Excellence in Cari ...
HRH Princess Sabeeka directs to pay debts of Bahraini women listed in (Fael Kha ...
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14 May 2020
Following the humanitarian stances and generous initiatives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and in line with the dedicated national efforts of Bahrain taskforce spearheaded by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First D ...
Supreme Council for Women supports over 6000 families
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11 May 2020
A nationwide campaign led by the Supreme Council (SCW) has so far served over 6,000 women-supported families in less than fifty days.Themed “Together for the Safety of Bahrain”, the drive was launched was launched following directives from Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al-Khalif ...
Supreme Council for Women to conduct impact study
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07 May 2020
A study will be conducted on Bahrain’s approach in mitigating the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on women and families.The Supreme Council for Women (SCW)) will team up with the Royal University for Women (RUW) to conduct the research to highlight national efforts to provide economic ...
Supreme Council for Women in solidarity push
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05 May 2020
The “Moutakatifeen” (In Solidarity) campaign continues providing supporting to Bahraini women and families, in cooperation with the National Taskforce for Combating COVID-19 and the e-Volunteer platform.The field campaign was launched following directives from Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka b ...
Family Reconciliation Office starts providing online services
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29 April 2020
The Family Reconciliation Office at the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments has started providing online services for Bahraini families.On April 6, the ministry and the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) agreed on automating all procedures by the Family Reconciliation Office to ensu ...
SCW provides remote educational support for children of medical, health staff
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20 April 2020
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) has started delivering remote “educational support” services for the children of the health and medical staff who at the front-line in combating the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).The move is within the “Together for Bahrain's Safety” campaign launched by the SCW ...
“Together for Bahrain’s Safety” supports 850 families in a week
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08 April 2020
More than Bahraini families supported by women have so far benefit from a campaign themed “Together for Bahrain’s Safety”, which was launched last week.The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) launched the initiative as part of the National Campaign for Combating the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).Eleven ...
Supreme Council for Women hails Executive Committee’s decision
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02 April 2020
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) lauded the decision allowing husbands whose wives take part in combating COVID-19 to work from home.The measure was announced by the Executive Committee, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Command ...
“Together for Bahrain’s Safety” campaign reaches out to needy families
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01 April 2020
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) has today started field work as part of the “Together for the Safety of Bahrain which was launched recently.Basic commodities and health supplies were distributed to families supported by Bahraini women, based on the lists on needy households whose living condit ...
Supreme Council for Women launches campaign
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31 March 2020
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) has today launched a nation-wide campaign aimed as part of national efforts to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and restore life normalcy.Themed “Together for Bahrain’s Safety”, the campaign engages 500 volunteers from the e-Volunteer platform, who will w ...
HRH Princess Sabeeka hails royal directive
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21 March 2020
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and Supreme Council for Women (SCW) President praised the royal directive issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, allowing mothers affiliated with ministries and Government departments to work fr ...
Efforts to bolster women’s gains discussed
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11 March 2020
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) has today hosted a coordination meeting at with the legislative branch of government at its headquarters in Riffa.SCW Secretary-General Hala Al-Ansari chaired the session, which was attended also by representatives of the Shura Council, the Council of Representa ...

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