Manama: Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women, has approved the nomination of Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa to represent the Kingdom of Bahrain on the Executive Board of UN Women for the 2026-2028 term.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the United Nations Economic and Social Council elected Bahrain to one of the five seats allocated to the Asia-Pacific Group on the UN Women Executive Board. This election underscores Bahrain's prominent role in advancing women's issues and highlights the international community's recognition of the Kingdom's efforts to empower women and bolster their status both regionally and globally. Bahrain previously held a position on the Executive Board from 2017 to 2019.
During its upcoming term, Bahrain plans to support the initiatives of UN Women and actively participate in formulating global policies on women's empowerment, capacity building, and societal participation. The Kingdom aims to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and will focus on enhancing women's roles in technology and modern sciences. Additionally, Bahrain is committed to supporting women's progress across all professional fields, in alignment with its enduring commitment to promoting equality and equal opportunities.