Which royal decree issued by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in 2001 established a dedicated national entity to promote Bahraini women's rights and gender balance?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Supreme Council for Women (SCW)
- Step 1: The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) was established by Royal Order No. 44 in August 2001 under the advisory leadership of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa.
- Step 2: It acts as the central constitutional body enabling Bahraini women across politics, judiciary, entrepreneurship, and public service.
Answer
Supreme Council for Women (SCW).
Why not the others: 'National Human Rights Committee' focuses on general human rights monitoring; 'Women's Union of Bahrain' is a civil society umbrella NGO; 'Ministry of Social Welfare' provides social assistance programs.
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