Manama:The Council of Representatives and the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) convened a joint committee meeting to deliberate on the execution of their cooperation agreement and to establish priorities for enhancing the participation of Bahraini women in national development.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting was cochaired by Lulwa bint Saleh Al Awadhi, Secretary General of the SCW, and MP Jaleela Alawi Sayed Hassan, First Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives. The session included committee members and working teams, focusing on the integration of women's needs into legislative and regulatory frameworks, addressing legislative gaps, and promoting equal opportunities and gender balance.
Al Awadhi emphasized the significance of exchanging information, research, and expertise to support legislative proposals concerning women, aligning with the National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women (2025-2026). MP Jaleela Alawi Sayed Hassan praised the efforts of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa in advancing women's progress and reiterated the Council's support under Speaker Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam.
The meeting also focused on reviewing arrangements for joint committees, including meeting schedules, decision-making procedures, and internal regulations. Additionally, discussions were held on forming a smaller joint working group to coordinate the implementation of the agreement, identify priorities, and propose solutions to challenges.