The 15th anniversary of Bahraini Women’s Day is the first of December as a result of the initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the wife of the country’s King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), God bless her in 2008. The year’s main slogan, “Read – Learned – Participate”, highlights Bahraini women’s renewed achievements, and calls for them to continue to participate in further achievements. This slogan always affirms that Bahrain is not just a place, but a centre of construction and growth every moment, moving forward to a future where Bahraini women continue to shine and be distinguished.”

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, celebrated on 25 November, serves as a critical reminder of the perennial issues beset societies around the world. It highlights the importance of leading institutions for the elimination of violence. The Council has played a vital role in defending the rights of Bahraini women and combating violence based on women, the efforts made under the wise leadership of the First Lady of Bahrain

Humanitarian law encompasses a set of rules and regulations designed to reduce human suffering during armed conflict. The distinction refers to distinguishing between combatants and civilians and ensuring that only legitimate military objectives are targeted, proportionality requires that the injury caused by the attack be proportional to the military advantage gained, humanity emphasizes respect for the inherent dignity of each person, while necessity limits the use of force to situations where legitimate military objectives are necessary.