Kuwait pursues efforts to empower women: diplomat

Kuwait pursues efforts to empower women: diplomat

NEW YORK: The State of Kuwait is pursuing efforts to empower the Kuwaiti women and enable them attain their rights in line with the National Constitution and goals of the 2030 UN sustainable development plan, a diplomat of the country has affirmed. It is continuing the efforts to accomplish gender equality, empower the women and young females, said the State of Kuwait First Secretary Mohammad Hajji in a statement at the Security Council open debate on the woman, peace and security.

The Kuwaiti women have given great sacrifices in defense of the homeland particularly during the 1990 Iraqi occupation, when they with utter bravery resisted the occupiers, he said, noting their role and contributions at diverse levels, namely in development and combating the COVID-19 virus outbreak. Their accomplishments have been increasing year after another, particularly during the period since they won their political rights, with respect of nomination and elections, in 2005, he said noting their success in occupation various senior state posts.

Alluding to the Kuwaiti women latest achievements, the diplomat indicated that two women won seats in the National Assembly (parliament) in the recent recent parliamentary elections. Moreover, two others were named as members of the new cabinet. In line