Women In Technology | WIT Bahrain Profile

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Where We Work: Bahrain

Bahrain became a constitutional monarchy in 2001, and in 2002 the nation held its first democratic elections in over a quarter of a century—also the first time Bahraini women were allowed to vote and run for office. Amidst this and other progressive political reforms, women’s groups such as the Bahrain Women Society began implementing programs to expand women’s active participation and leadership in politics and civil society.

In fall 2007, WIT expanded its activities to Bahrain, working with the Bahrain Women Society and other organizations to support their women’s empowerment initiatives with WIT’s unique IT and Professional Development training. With these partners, WIT aimed to promote more women to positions of leadership throughout the country.

LOCAL PARTNERS

Bahrain Women’s Union
Hamad Town Women Society
Al Riffa Cultural Charity Society
Fatat Al Reef Society
Naeem Youth Center

Partnerships:

Sponsored by the Middle East Partnership Initiative, United States Department of State