Manama, Feb. 15 (BNA): Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, praised the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for development and human rights, which promoted the pioneering achievements of Bahraini women in supporting sustainable development. proces.
He said that they have obtained a prestigious position in international forums as a model of progress, prosperity and gender balance in accordance with the constitution, national legislation and international agreements.
The minister expressed his pride in Bahrain’s success when discussing the fourth national report on the progress made in implementing the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
The report supports the status and advancement of women in various fields, as a result of royal directives and government efforts led by His Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, programs, plans and initiatives. The Supreme Council for Women is chaired by the wife of His Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa.
Presentation of the Bahrain delegation headed by the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Women Hala Mohammed Jaber Al-Ansari, in the presence of the CEDAW Committee in conjunction with the celebration of the twenty-second anniversary of the adoption of the National Action Charter, representing the achievements of women at the political, economic and social levels.
This is in line with the National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women, the government programme, the economic vision and the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, amid widespread praise from the International Committee and member states of Bahrain’s record in respecting and advancing women’s rights. He added that he is an active partner in the democratic and development process.
The minister stressed the achievements of Bahraini women and their vital role in the comprehensive development process of His Majesty the King, noting his appreciation for her role in approving the council and sustaining democratic achievements through her participation in parliamentary and municipal councils. elections.
As a candidate and as an election, and their representation of 23% of the members of the legislative authority in its shura and parliament in the sixth legislative term, and their holding of five ministerial portfolios at a rate of 22%, and their effective presence in the House of Representatives. He added that municipal councils and their contribution to comprehensive development account for 43% of the national workforce, 56% in the government sector, 39% in the private sector, and 44% of entrepreneurs.
He said that the effective partnership between the legislative and executive authorities, with the support of the Supreme Council for Women, has enhanced rates of family cohesion and stability of the family and society, through the adoption of modern family legislation and laws.
Protection from domestic violence, restorative justice for children, protecting them from abuse, allocating an integrated building for family courts, developing the competences of the family and child prosecution, and developing social and educational services, as women represent 66 women. % of scholarships, 63% of graduates of higher education, raising health care levels by increasing the average life expectancy at birth for women to 80 years, in addition to providing a pioneering example in combating the repercussions of the global epidemic, and other developments in accordance with it, he added. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
The minister expressed his appreciation for Bahraini women for assuming responsibility efficiently and competently in all aspects of life, praising their distinguished efforts in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Kingdom’s diplomatic and consular missions abroad, with 33% of the diplomatic and consular corps. Administrative cadres, with merit in assuming the highest leadership positions in regional and international committees and organizations.
He highlighted their equal and constructive partnership with men in raising the name of the Kingdom as a model of good diplomacy and respect for human rights under the rule of law and constitutional institutions under the leadership of His Majesty the King, and with the support of His Majesty the King. His Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
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