Kuwait to Islamize Laws, Enforce Gender Segregation at Kuwait University

Kuwait to Islamize Laws, Enforce Gender Segregation at Kuwait University

Kuwaiti MP Mohammed Haif, who chairs the Committee for the Promotion of Values, declared an agreement with the Kuwaiti Minister of Education, Adel al-Manea, to enforce gender segregation at Kuwait University, established 57 years ago.

Speaking to the press at the Media Center of the National Assembly, Haif announced that the Committee reached an understanding with the Minister to eliminate mixed-gender classes in all faculties that currently have them. He highlighted that the law banning mixing between genders remains in effect.

Haif lauded the Minister's collaboration in ending these mixed classes and re-registering to separate male and female students.

He commended the Minister's responsiveness, noting that the discussion was fruitful and led to a decision to end mixed-gender classes in faculties such as the Faculty of Law and others.

The lawmaker specified that the meeting was productive, during which details were discussed regarding the implementation of Law No. 24 of 1996.

The law governs education at Kuwait University and the General Authority for Applied Education and Training, emphasizing the segregation of male and female students and registering in the sections again.

Haif emphasized the importance of Law No. 96 prohibiting the mixing between genders, stressing its clauses on modesty and ethical appearances within the university.

He pointed