Empowering Bahraini Women: A Journey of Progress and Achievement

Highlighting the progress of Bahraini women in various sectors such as education, politics, and entrepreneurship. It covers milestones like the establishment of the Supreme Council for Women in 2001, legislative achievements supporting women's rights, and the increasing presence of women in decision-making positions. The content showcases how Bahraini women have been leading by example and breaking barriers over the decades.

• Bahraini Women
• Empowerment
• Womens Rights
• Progress
• Achievements

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2. Royal University for Women Women and Society Conference Key-note Speech Bahraini Women: Leading By Example H.E. Hala Mohamed JaberAl Ansari Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women 19 April 2016 2

3. Bahraini Women Empowerment Women in decision-making positions Women in Education First woman at ministerial rank (Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women). 2001 57% 40% 60% First woman minister in cabinet (Minister of Health). 43% 2004 First Minister of Social Development. 2005 First Minister of Information and Culture. 2008 Percentage of Bahraini graduates of Higher National Diplomas, Masters, and PhD Degrees (2010). The proportion of women graduates from institutions of higher education (2013-2014). First woman elected to Municipal Council. 2010 First woman government spokesperson. 2012 3

4. Bahraini Women Empowerment Judges Council of Representatives Shura Council 22.5% Percentage of women in the appointed chamber of parliament 7.5% Percentage of women in the elected chamber of parliament 9% Percentage of women judges in the judicial sector Public sector Private sector Entrepreneurship 41.43% Percentage of active Commercial Registrations owned by women 32.4% Percentage of Bahraini women in the private sector 48.2% 4

5. Bahraini Women Empowerment 1928 1941 The first formal education school for girls The entry of Bahraini women in the field of nursing 1950s Bahraini women s active participation in civil society 5

6. Supreme Council for Women 2001 The Supreme Council for Women was established by Royal Order in 22 August 2001. Develop a National Plan for the Advancementof BahrainiWomen Propose, and follow up the implementation of public policies Raise the society s awareness on women s role, rights and duties Key SCW Specializations Conduct Women Empowerment Programs and Initiatives Hold conferences, seminars and discussions Establish a documentation center 6 6

7. Legislative Achievements, Ministerial Decisions and Circulars 2004 2005 2006 - Social security added different categories of women to the beneficiary group. - Amendment of marriage contract. - Divorced and Widowed Women benefit from housing services. - Mandatory pre-marital health checks. -Establishment of an Alimony Fund. - Giving a sense of urgency on family law cases. 2009 2013 2015 - Issuance of the Law on the protection from domestic violence. -Equalsocial allowancefor marriedwomen. -Issuanceof the FamilyLaw. - Equality for children of Bahraini mothers.

8. StrategicImplementationMechanisms National Strategy for the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence. National Model for Mainstreaming Women sNeeds National Plan for the Advancement of BahrainiWomen National Committee for Following up the Implementation of the National Model for Mainstreaming Women s Needs into development. Coordination Committee between the (SCW)andtheLegislativeAuthority. Equal Opportunity Committees - Mandatory in Public Sector: 42 - Private Sector: 11 8

9. Economic Empowerment Program Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al-Khalifa fund in support of commercial activities for women Bahraini Businesswomen Incubator (Riyadat Center) - A national initiative between the (SCW) and the Bahrain Development Bank. Encourage women to start their own project. Providing advice, capacity-building programs, and funding opportunities for women owned incubators. Support women entrepreneurs to develop to compete globally. Fund - - Financing loans for small and medium projects Financing loans for micro projects - USD 100 million USD 5 million

10. Supreme Council for Women Vision Equitable partnership to build a competitive and sustainable society.

11. Thank you www.scw.bh @scwbahrain