Bahrain to mark International Women's Day

Manama, Mar.6(BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain will join the other nations in the world to mark the International Women's Day, annually celebrated on the 8th of March. 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: Realizing Women’s Rights”. The occasion epitomizes 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 bin Mohammed Ali 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.