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MPs probe ‘spring of sex’…
A parliamentary probe committee was formed yesterday to investigate acts by performers in the Spring of Culture festival, which have been labelled un-Islamic. MPs unanimously voted to probe alleged irregularities with the Information Ministry, which has organised the event, and other concerned authorities. The proposal was backed by all parliament blocs, who described the festival [...]
Full Story‘Spring of Sex’ fury at show
AN Islamist MP is calling for a ban on depictions of anything related to sex in events being held as part of the Spring of Culture festival. Shaikh Mohammed Khalid called the event the “Spring of Foolishness” and condemned as immoral an opening performance by Lebanese singer Marcel Khalifa, which he said included dancers portraying [...]
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 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 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 StoryA rebel with a cause
Not afraid to speak her mind, she is back in Bahrain after a period of self-imposed exile to promote democracy and women’s rights. Associate Professor at University of Bahrain, and member of the Supreme Council for Women, Dr Munira Fakhro, has gone from rebel to member of the Supreme Council for Women, testament to the [...]
Full StoryBudding actors take to the stage…
More than 30 students from Bahrain Bayan School, Isa Town, took part in the Arabic play Laila Wal Ghoul (Laila and the Giant) by Bahraini playwright Ibrahim Al Bashmi. The students, aged eight to 11, were directed by Ebitisam Mahroos. It featured a selection of songs and dances by music director Mahradar Hassan as well [...]
Full StoryHelpline talk show to focus on sex education
Sex education will be the latest taboo topic to be discussed by Helpline in an upcoming talk show. Organisers are planning to hold the discussion on May 8 from 8pm at the Bahrain Carlton Hotel, in Adliya. “This is a much-hushed up topic in schools,” said Helpline founding member Vani Krishnan. “Often the sex education [...]
Full StoryA glorious heritage…
His Majesty King Hamad, in the presence of Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, opened the 14th Bahrain Heritage Festival yesterday.They were welcomed on arrival at the Bahrain National Museum, by Information Minister and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Mohammed Abdul Ghaffar, Under-Secretary Mahmood Al Mahmood and Assistant Under-Secretary for Culture [...]
Full StoryPalm trees dwindling in Bahrain
The days when Bahrain was known as the “island of a million palm trees” are gone, probably never to return. Municipalities and Agriculture Minister Ali Saleh Al Saleh told parliament that it is very difficult to encourage farmers to plant palm trees because they have gone on to planting other crops, which are more profitable. [...]
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