The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) proudly observed Bahraini Women's Day 2024, a national celebration held annually on December 1st under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain. This year's theme, "Women: Worthy Partners in Building the Nation" ("المرأة شريكٌ جديرٌ في بناء الدولة"), served as a powerful tribute to the invaluable contributions of Bahraini women across all sectors.
In a special message, BCDR reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women's roles in the legal profession and supporting their significant contributions to dispute resolution. The BCDR paid tribute to the following pioneering women, whose achievements have paved the way for future generations:
- Haya Rashid Al Khalifa: The first woman Chairperson of the BCDR Board of Trustees.
- Judge Masooma Abdul Rasool Isa: The first woman Tribunal Judge in the BCDR Court.
- Zainat Abdel Rahman Al Mansoori: The first woman to serve as a third member of the Tribunal in the BCDR Court.
- Elham Ali Hasan: The first woman to act as a party representative for the Defendant before the BCDR Court and the first woman Arbitrator in BCDR arbitration cases.
- Noor Hasan Radhi: The first woman to act as a party representative for the Plaintiff before the BCDR Court.
- Shams Almolok Sadek Al Baharna: The first woman appointed Expert by the BCDR Court.
- Samaa Ali Al Engineer: The first woman Manager at BCDR.
- Aysha Abdulla Mutaywea and Ms. Noof Khalid Ajaji: The first women Case Managers at BCDR.
BCDR is committed to promoting equal and fair opportunities for women in all its cases. The message highlighted the significant achievements of women involved in BCDR's cases, praising their role in paving the way for future generations to excel in the legal field and alternative dispute resolution. In its message, BCDR proudly acknowledged the vital contributions of Bahraini women to national progress, reaffirming its commitment to supporting their ongoing efforts to shape the future of Bahrain's legal sector. The BCDR emphasized the importance of collective efforts to empower women in the workplace and recognized their critical role in building a modern society. Bahraini Women's Day serves as a national occasion to honor women's essential roles across various fields and highlight their status as key partners in building the nation. BCDR reiterated its mission to empower women and recognize their invaluable contributions to justice and sustainable development in Bahrain. The BCDR expressed gratitude to the honorees for their efforts with the organization and for being among the first to do so.