Bahrain Parliamentary Division Holds Preparatory Meeting for Participation in 2026 Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians in Serbia

TDT | Manama

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The delegation of Bahrain’s Parliamentary Division held a preparatory meeting ahead of its participation in the 2026 Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians, chaired by Dr. Mohammed Ali Hassan Ali, Chairman of the Public Utilities and Environment Committee at the Shura Council.

The conference will be held in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, from June 1 to 4, 2026, under the theme: “Advancing Equality: Breaking Gender Stereotypes and Negative Social Norms.”

The Bahraini delegation participating in the conference — organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union in cooperation with the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia — includes Dr. Mohammed Ali Hassan Ali, Chair of the Public Utilities and Environment Committee at the Shura Council; Dr. Jameela Mohammed Redha Al Salman, Chairwoman of the Services Committee at the Council; MP Zainab Abdulameer Khalil; and MP Mohammed Mohammed Al-Rifai.

Through seven sessions, the conference will discuss a range of topics, including “Breaking Barriers to Equality: Gender Stereotypes and Harmful Social Norms in the Spotlight,” “Advancing Equality Through Diversity: Addressing Intersecting Stereotypes and Norms,” and “Working Together Against Stereotypes and Harmful Norms.”

Additional sessions will address online stereotypes, violence, and misinformation targeting women in politics, as well as the role of gender-responsive parliaments in promoting societies free from stereotypes. Other discussions will focus on leadership and cultural change in combating stereotypes, in addition to enhancing the participation of women and youth in democratic processes.

The conference is expected to provide an important platform for women parliamentarians to exchange experiences and develop innovative joint strategies aimed at advancing gender equality, supporting women’s rights, and further strengthening women’s empowerment and political participation.