The contribution of women to Bahrain's culture and democratic process will be the focus of the first Women Forum to be organised by the Northern Municipal Council.
The two-day event, scheduled to be held from October 18, will also discuss the impact of low standards of living on women.
It will be attended by officials from the UN, ministries, women's organisations and Northern Governorate charities.
A competition is being held leading up to the event, with more than 40 applicants registering so far, said the council's women's committee public relations head Majida Al Asfoor.
Competitors have to carry out research work focusing on the forum's three main topics, she added.
Ms Al Asfoor said that on the first day of the conference, the three topics will be discussed and the top three winners in the competition will be awarded as well as pioneering women in various fields.
The event will also feature an exhibition highlighting Bahrain's heritage.
In addition, the forum will honor distinctive women in various fields in Bahrain. A workshop will be organised on the second day by the council's women's committee head Mariam Al Haikee.
Ms Al Asfoor said that the committee recently held two workshops, conducted by political and social activist Fatima Fairooz as part of preparations for the forum.
---Gulf Daily News
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