His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, extended his sincere congratulations and best wishes to Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of the King of the country, President of the Supreme Council for Women, may God protect her, on the occasion of Bahraini Women’s Day, which coincides this year with the 20th anniversary One year after the establishment of the Supreme Council for Women, it bears the title "Bahraini Women in National Development...A Journey of Upgrade in a Giving Country".
His Excellency the Minister of Justice confirmed that the slogan for this year comes to chronicle its inclusiveness, the leadership achieved by Bahraini women in various fields of national work on the ground of the acclaimed reality, to be a partner in the renaissance of the nation and making its achievements at all levels, which consolidated its achievements and presence during the past two decades thanks to the great support of the The Supreme Council for Women, under the royal patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the country, may God protect him, and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him.
His Excellency said that Bahraini women are a national wealth, due to their distinguished competencies in various fields of development, which was internationally recognized for their role, and for the civilizational achievements made by the Supreme Council for Women headed by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King. His support for the empowerment of women by creating equal opportunities for them to participate in the process of giving and to highlight their potentials, a translation of the well-established and bright national slogan “I read, I learned, I participated.”
He praised the close and fruitful cooperation between the Supreme Council for Women and the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, which had a great impact in achieving many essential initiatives, which focus on developing the family protection system and enhancing its stability, including the allocation of a special complex to consider family disputes, and the Family Reconciliation Office. Issuing a family law, establishing an alimony fund, and approving legal mediation. We also note the support of the Supreme Council for Women, which contributed to the continuation and facilitation of judicial and judicial services related to the family during the Corona pandemic (Covid-19).