BAHRAIN’S progress in women’s empowerment and the role played by the Supreme Council for Women in it was outlined as Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty and council president, met Unesco goodwill ambassador Marianna Vardinoyannis yesterday.
Ms Vardinoyannis was also briefed on efforts to enhance stable families, new legislation to support women as well as the family conciliation office and family court .