Union President Participates in a Workshop on Human Rights

Ms. Ahlam Rajab, President of the Bahrain Women Union, participated in a workshop organized by the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the title "The Role of National Institutions and Civil Society Organizations in Promoting and Developing Human Rights" via video conference on Thursday evening, March 27, 2025.
The workshop was attended by His Excellency the Minister of Social Development, a number of officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a number of attendees from civil society institutions and some relevant government agencies, in addition to the Legislative Council and guests from a number of Arab and foreign embassies.
In her working paper, the Union's president outlined the historical developments of women's associations, as well as their role in enacting numerous laws and legislation that strengthen the rights of Bahraini women. She also reviewed the challenges and obstacles facing associations and the Bahrain Women Union in carrying out their assigned tasks, and outlined a number of recommendations that could contribute to developing the work of these entities.