Minister of Social Affairs: National Registry for Women Leaders

Sultan Al-Abdan: Minister of Social Affairs, Labor, and Social Development, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila, emphasized the importance of activating the role of the Women’s Affairs Committee as a national platform for unifying efforts, studying issues related to women, and reviewing relevant legislation and decisions. This came in a press statement by Al-Huwaila following her chairing of the first meeting of the Women’s Affairs Committee, in implementation of directives from the political leadership aimed at enhancing the status of Kuwaiti women, empowering them, and developing policies and initiatives supporting their role in various fields.

Al-Huwaila stated that the committee, which includes representatives from relevant government entities, will work to identify legislative, regulatory, and procedural challenges facing women and propose appropriate solutions and recommendations to strengthen their rights and elevate their participation across various sectors. She clarified that the committee will monitor international indicators and reports related to women’s issues to explore ways to improve Kuwait’s standing in these rankings, alongside preparing a national registry of female leaders and initiatives to highlight the achievements of Kuwaiti women and enhance their presence in decision-making positions and sustainable development.

She noted that the meeting reviewed the committee’s mandates, discussed its action plan for the coming phase, and determined its executive priorities within a framework of coordination and institutional integration to unify related initiatives. She stressed that empowering Kuwaiti women constitutes one of the fundamental pillars of sustainable development and receives the attention and support of the political leadership, affirming the ministry’s commitment to working in partnership with all government entities to achieve tangible results that enhance women’s status and elevate Kuwait’s international standing.

Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila also received a number of citizens as part of the weekly meetings that the ministry is keen to organize, in line with its approach of direct communication with clients, listening to their demands, observations, and proposals. She affirmed that these meetings stem from the ministry’s commitment to strengthening direct communication channels with citizens, which contributes to understanding their needs, following up on issues of interest to them, and working to find appropriate solutions in accordance with prevailing systems and regulations, highlighting the necessity of facilitating procedures and removing obstacles for beneficiaries.