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Hospitals and malls out of bounds for Bahrain rallyists
Bahrain’s lower house has approved a new law that bans rallies near airports, hospitals and shopping malls, but allows them on the main avenues and near diplomatic missions. Rallies are also banned in locations deemed security-sensitive by the Interior Minister, the Council of Representatives agreed on Tuesday afternoon following a heated debate over the merits [...]
Full StoryUnpaid workers wait for justice
A group of Asian workers living on handouts for over 18 months will have to wait another month until a case they filed against their employer is resolved. The 27 men from India, Pakistan and Nepal who worked as drivers, painters, machinery operators and electricians filed the case nine months ago for unpaid salaries, leave [...]
Full StorySex education ‘a child’s right’
Children’s right to sex education was highlighted yesterday at a talk show organised by the voluntary group Helpline at the Carlton Hotel, Adliya. The event aimed to break the silence about sex and build a bridge between young people, adults and professionals. “It is widely accepted that young people have a right to sex education [...]
Full StoryBahrainis predict a bright future…
Most Bahrainis think positively and have visions of a bright future for their country, a random survey has revealed. A majority 62.9 per cent of those surveyed are optimistic about Bahrain’s future prospects, Bahrain Centre for Studies and Research board of trustees’ president Dr Mohammed Al Ghatam said yesterday. In contrast, 12.1pc sounded rather pessimistic, [...]
Full StoryTell children what ‘bad touching’ is
A call has gone out to break the wall of silence surrounding child abuse in Bahrain. Health officials say child abuse is common, but the extent of the problem is still unknown because most households still consider it a taboo subject. The cycle of silence must be broken, said Health Ministry Primary Health Care Child [...]
Full StoryWaging war on family abuse
A new national strategy to combat family abuse is on the way, according to Social Development Minister Dr Fatima Al Balooshi. It will include special courts, a shelter for the abused and a child protection unit. The strategy be drawn up in co-ordination with a Canadian expert in family violence, who will soon travel to [...]
Full StoryMinistry rejects appeal to close busy Adliya streets
A request to close off two roads connected to a busy Adliya high street has been rejected by the government. Residents submitted petitions to the Manama Municipal Council calling for the closure of a one-way street leading to the Criminal Investigation Directorate and another that leads to Al Abraaj Restaurant. They said that closing the [...]
Full StoryBreaking the silence over sex education
A community organisation is setting out to break the taboo over sex education at a talk show being staged tonight. Helpline’s aim is to break the silence about sex and build bridges between young people, adults and professionals. Sex education helps young people protect themselves against abuse, exploitation, unintended pregnancies, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) and [...]
Full StoryChanging times for Bahrain
These are not easy times for Bahrain, despite the efforts being made by the authorities to create a tourist paradise in the years ahead. The Formula 1 Grand Prix is an important part of that process along with massive construction projects which are either underway or now being planned. The vast Bahrain Financial Harbour is [...]
Full StoryLabour Reform
Labour issues were back in the headlines in Manama last week as Asian construction workers went on strike at a prominent construction firm, complaining of poor living conditions and inadequate safety standards at work. This was but the latest in a series of disputes that have focused attention on the pay and treatment of migrant [...]
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