he Minister of Social Development praises the success of the discussion of the fourth national report on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

17-02-2023

His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, affirmed the pivotal role of Bahraini women's contributions towards the renaissance of society, praising the great interest and support that women receive in light of the comprehensive development march led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Kingdom of Bahrain, and the continuous follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, which constituted a basic pillar for all development and renaissance projects in the Kingdom of Bahrain at all levels. At the same time, the Minister of Social Development appreciated the contributions of the Supreme Council for Women, headed by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of the country's King and President of the Supreme Council for Women, may God protect her, and the efforts of the National Council to enhance the status of women and preserve their rights, which won the session devoted to discussing the fourth national report of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women "CEDAW", success and distinction, during his attendance of the video meeting with the United Nations "CEDAW" Committee. Minister Al-Asfoor also praised the Kingdom of Bahrain's keenness to continue the constructive dialogue with the (CEDAW) Committee, and to move forward in fulfilling its international obligations, especially in terms of following up on the implementation of strategies for the advancement of Bahraini women, in line with their priorities and national specificity, as well as supporting laws and projects for Bahraini women that clearly reflect the Kingdom's positive agreement with various issues that support women, take into account their needs and enhance their gains, being an active and influential partner in the process of national construction and development. The Minister of Social Development appreciated the distinguished visual presentation of the delegation of the Kingdom of Bahrain, headed by Ms. Hala Mohammed Jaber Al-Ansari, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Women, before the CEDAW Committee, especially the issues related to the competencies of the Ministry of Social Development to consolidate various aspects of community security, in a way that supports development and prosperity efforts, and the sustainability of measures and services of the social protection system, and the law of correctional justice for children and their protection from abuse, as well as the regulatory decisions to engage in self-employment, which was reflected in facts and indicators of women's achievements at various economic and social levels. Minister Al-Asfoor also affirmed the ministry's continuation of strengthening aspects of cooperation with the Supreme Council for Women in a way that contributes to showing the national efforts made towards the sustainability of Bahraini women's progress, raising their competitiveness as an equal and indispensable partner in the national development process, and highlighting the experience of the Kingdom of Bahrain in terms of integrating women's needs and achieving equal opportunities, praising the advanced level of effective partnership with the Supreme Council for Women and other relevant authorities.