Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty King Hamad and Supreme Council for Women (SCW) president, has emphasised that the launch of the third edition of the Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment reflects Bahrain’s firm commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at strengthening the role of women as key partners in sustainable development.
HRH Princess Sabeeka made the remarks in a recorded speech during the award launch event, held on the sidelines of the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
She expressed pride in the award’s achievements over the last two editions, highlighting its global impact in showcasing inspiring initiatives and projects aimed at supporting women in various countries.
She noted that the launch of the third edition coincides with Bahrain’s silver jubilee celebrations of the King’s accession to the throne.
“This emphasises Bahrain’s commitment to encouraging national efforts across UN member states and highlighting successful experiences and initiatives that contribute to enhancing women’s status and enabling them to play vital roles in their communities,” HRH Princess Sabeeka said.
She stressed that the award serves as a global platform for fostering innovation and creativity in the field of women’s empowerment, supporting efforts to achieve excellence in sustainable initiatives that promote women’s advancement across various human and developmental domains.
She called on government institutions, private sector entities, civil society organisations, and individuals worldwide to actively participate in the award, enriching its objectives and reinforcing its impact as a global initiative that aligns with international efforts to achieve sustainable development goals.
The award applies rigorous criteria to evaluate initiatives and ensures their lasting impact.
The Bahraini delegation, led by SCW secretary general Lulwa Al Awadhi, continues its participation in the 69th session of the CSW, which runs until March 21.
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