MP Alawi urges stronger support measures for Bahraini women

TDT | Manama

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MP Jaleela Alawi, Chair of Parliament’s Services Committee, has welcomed the signing of a unified memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Ministries of Interior, Justice, and Social Development, the Supreme Council for Women, and the Royal Humanitarian Foundation.

She said the agreement aims to strengthen coordination in supporting Bahraini women, particularly in urgent humanitarian cases.

Alawi highlighted the social and economic pressures some women face, including divorce, domestic violence, or sudden hardship due to the death of a breadwinner or job loss. The MoU, she explained, e s - tablishes a collaborative framework to address such cases swiftly and efficiently by allocating available resources based on clear priorities.

She called for further integration of this initiative into national plans and programmes, urging expanded access to free legal aid for divorcees and victims of domestic violence through the Ministry of Justice’s legal aid offices. She also advocated for the inclusion of female-headed households in housing and social support schemes, streamlined administrative procedures, and the creation of a unified national database to track critical cases and enable joint action by the relevant authorities.

Alawi additionally proposed exploring fast-track in-kind and cash assistance from the Royal Humanitarian Foundation for women facing severe hardship. She stressed the importance of public awareness campaigns to ensure that available support services reach those eligible and are used effectively.

Alawi commended all participating institutions and affirmed that the Services Committee stands ready to support any legislation or proposals aimed at expanding social protection for Bahraini women and families.