Manama:The Supreme Council for Women (SCW), in partnership with the Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA), held a dialogue session titled 'Women and Media A National Vision After 25 Years' at the SCW headquarters. This event was part of the celebrations for the SCW's Silver Jubilee and Bahraini Women's Day.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Lulwa bint Saleh Al Awadhi, Secretary General of the SCW, attended the session along with several council members, media professionals, and specialists. Al Awadhi conveyed greetings from Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa and highlighted the collaboration with BJA as a crucial national effort to enhance women's media presence and achievements.
The dialogue session underscored the significant role of the National Strategy for the Advancement of Bahraini Women, approved by His Majesty the King in 2005, and its emphasis on media. The strategy is reflected in national initiatives aimed at increasing Bahraini women's visibility in media and recognizing their contributions in the sector.
The event included discussions led by Rashid Nabeel Al Hamer, Vice President of the BJA, Dr. Noora Al Shamlan, SCW member, and Hisham Abu Alfateh, Chairman of the SCW's Women in Media Committee. The dialogue explored Bahraini women's progress in media and their roles across different sectors, emphasizing the SCW's strategic frameworks and initiatives to support women's media participation.
Abu Alfateh highlighted the Women in Media Committee's efforts in enhancing women's media portrayal and participation amid digital transformation. He stressed the importance of media decision-making roles for women and the development of skills necessary for content creation and technology use.
The session concluded with participant discussions, offering insights into women's media roles and future opportunities for their advancement.