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July 2021
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Press Release
Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment launched on the sidelines of the Generation Equality Forum
  • UN Women kicks-off the call for applications for the second edition of the Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment in partnership with the Supreme Council for Women of the Kingdom of Bahrain, to recognize the work of governments, the private sector, civil society organizations and individual champions towards empowering women and girls worldwide. 
August 2021
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Press Release
HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and UN Resident Coordinator a.i. sign Declaration of Intent for the preparation of the National Action Plan for Human Rights

As part of the continued coordination and cooperation with the various organs of the United Nations, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, and the UN Resident Coordinator a.i. and Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration to the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed El Zarkani, signed a declaration of intent for cooperation and coordination to prepare, write and develop the National Action Plan for Human Rights for the Kingdom of Bahrain for the years 2022-2026.

September 2021
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Press Release
The United Nations joins Expo 2020 in Dubai for six months of “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”

(New York / Dubai, 27 September 2021) - After years of preparations and engagement, and a postponement of one full year due to COVID-19, Expo 2020 will open its doors to in-person visitors on 1 October 2021 for six months. In keeping with past practice and the great value of convening at world Expos, and at the invitation of the Government of the United Arab Emirates, the United Nations will be present at Expo 2020 in Dubai.