Call for The HRH Global Award for Women’s Empowerment 2026 is open ! Apply now !!!
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa is the wife of the king of Bahrain and president of the Supreme Council for Women. As First Lady, Her Royal Highness focuses on several important issues, such as the participation of women in the development process.
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In a strategic effort to showcase national achievements in advancing women’s status, the Supreme Council for Women in the Kingdom of Bahrain sought to promote best practices globally and support progress toward gender justice and development goals. To this end, the Council initiated collaboration with UN Women to launch an international edition of the “Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award for the Empowerment of Bahraini Women.” Recognizing the award’s national success and its distinctive qualitative impact, UN Women agreed to adopt and elevate the initiative, aligning it with global standards and practices.
The award aims to:
- Highlight the contribution of the public and private sectors, civil society, and women’s rights champions to worldwide efforts for the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
- Promote women’s empowerment and equality between men and women.
- Encourage innovative approaches and solutions to achieve women’s empowerment in policy and programming, and provide a global space to celebrate these achievements.
- Foster creative and inclusive thinking by communities to collaborate to achieve women’s empowerment, recognizing that equality for all means prosperity for all and sustainable development for communities and nations.
- Vision: To encourage national efforts in the United Nations member states aimed at empowering women and activating their role as an equal partner in driving the wheel of comprehensive sustainable development.
The Supreme Council for Women works to disseminate the best practices to elevate women’s position at the global level and support the achievement of gender equality within the Sustainable Development Goals. They seek applicants who can showcase measurable impact over at least three years, emphasizing women’s participation in planning and decision-making while aligning with the UN SDG.
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Submissions from the eligible candidates should include evidence of quality services or programs that address women’s needs, reduce gender gaps, and enhance societal stability, with detailed documentation required for review by an international jury.
Benefits
- 400,000 USD award for 4 categories, winners from each category will be awarded 100,000 USD.
- Winners will gain public acknowledgment through UN Women and the Supreme Council for Women.
- Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (especially Goal 5 on gender equality)
- Networking and Collaboration Opportunities
Eligibilities
- Leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, or professionals who have made significant contributions to empowering women and girls.
- Nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, or community-based initiatives working on gender equality, education, health, or economic inclusion.
- Government departments, agencies, or institutions implementing innovative policies or programs that benefit women and girls.
- Companies or business entities promoting women’s empowerment through inclusive practices, CSR initiatives, or gender-focused innovation.
Application Process
- Applicants must apply under one of four categories (civil society, public sector, private sector or individual) through four different apply links available on the website and complete the form with the required information.
Application Deadline: March 21, 2026 (9 Days Remaining)
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