THE noble directives and woman-related decisions Bahrain witnessed recently reflected the kingdom’s status as an advanced and civilised country supporting women and further engaging them in the national efforts to combat Covid-19 and its impact on the community and economy, said Supreme Council for Women (SCW) Secretary General Hala Al Ansari.
Ms Al Ansari pointed out that the SCW, under the presidency of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty, is monitoring the positive impact of those directives and decisions on Bahraini women and family stability.
She pointed out that while many countries had faced big challenges, Bahrain remained immune thanks to the determination and support of citizens and institutions during the pandemic, on one hand, and the laws, decisions and procedures taken, on the other hand.
Ms Al Ansari indicated that the council will continue following up closely on the needs of Bahraini women.
On March 21, on the occasion of the Mother’s Day, His Majesty King Hamad instructed authorities to implement the work-from-home system for working mothers at ministries, government agencies and institutions.
On April 2, the Executive Committee, headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, directed public sector institutions to expand the work-from-home system whenever possible.
This included employees working in the sector, spouses of female employees who work on the front lines in facing Covid-19, so that their husbands are given priority to work from home.
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