 | First lady vows to promote family stability
One of the key priorities of the Supreme Council for Women in theupcoming phase is to further boost family stability, Wife of His Majesty the King and SCW Chairwoman Shaikha Sabika bint brahim Al Khalifa stressed. The council, in association with the Bahrain Women’s Union and the Joint Women Coopera.. >> |
|  | Bahrain to host KARAMAH’s conference
Bahrain will host for the first time a conference by Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights “KARAMAH” on combating domestic violence. The conference to be held from December 2 to 4 will be under the patronage of First Lady and Chairwoman of the state-run Supreme Council for Women (SCW) Shaikha Sabika.. >> |
|  | Bahrain: Urgent measures required to combat discrimination against women
Paris-Geneva-Manama, 28 November 2008 - The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, a UN monitoring body composed of independent experts, has called on the government of Bahrain to adopt urgent measures to end serious discrimination and violence against women. >> |
| A law to regulate preschool sector
Kindergarten couldn’t recruit teachers with less than diploma in preschool education, according to a draft law tabled last week. The kindergarten sector that depends on high school graduates would be badly affected by the decision, the head of the Kindergartens Trade Unions Amina Abduljabar said. The bill excluded from the decision the 2000 teacher.. >> |
| British law aims at preventing forced marriage
A British law went into effect Tuesday that allows courts to prevent someone from being forced into marriage — a move that comes as governments across Europe confront immigrant practices that sometimes clash with more liberal values. In the first nine months of 2008, the Forced Marriage Unit — part of Britain's Foreign Office — handled more than 1,.. >> |
|  | Eliminate violence against women — vow of the day Studies say violence responsible for killing of women aged 15-44
Oxfam will launch a nationwide programme today (Monday) titled '1,000 Events to End Violence against Women in Pakistan' to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. In December 1999, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in its 54th session, declaring N.. >> |
|  | Activist: legislations will eliminate abuse against women
An activist has called for immediate drafting of legislations to legally protect women form violence that on the rise against them. Vice-President of the Bahrain Young Ladies Association (BYLA) Aysha Ghuloom said that according to latest statistics number of women seeking assistance from protection.. >> |
| Oman Gives Women Equal Rights to Own Land
New Amendments to Oman's Land Law give women equal rights as men to own residential plots, according to Housing Minister Shaikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Shabibi. According to Khaleej Times, the changes, effected through a royal decree, reflect the importance given by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said to the role played by woman as a "partner in the de.. >> |
| SHEIKHA HISSAH AL SABAH TO ATTEND CRANS MONTANA ‘Strengthening the GCC Africa Cooperation’ FORUM
Manama, Bahrain: Her Highness Sheikha Hissah bint Saad Al Abdullah Al Sabah, Chairperson of the Arab Businesswomen’s Council (ABC), and daughter of the Kuwaiti Crown Prince, will be speaking at the upcoming ‘Strengthening the GCC Africa Cooperation’ Forum. Sheikha Hissah will also be leading a high-level delegation of ABC representatives at the imp.. >> |
|  | Bahraini United Nations Official is Honoured by the American Academy of Nursing
As the Kingdom of Bahrain continues to make its mark on the international scene, another Bahraini national has inspired international institutions and health practitioners worldwide with her commitment to improving global health standards. Dr. Naeema Al-Gasseer was recently honoured by the American.. >> |
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