Al-Hawila: Empowerment of Kuwaiti women receives attention and support from the political leadership
Dr. Amthal Al-Huwail, Minister of Social Affairs, Labor, and Social Development, 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. 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. She noted 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.
This statement came in an interview with Minister Al-Huwail on Wednesday, following her chairing of the first meeting of the Women’s Affairs Committee, in implementation of directives from the political leadership aimed at strengthening the status of Kuwaiti women, empowering them, and developing policies and initiatives supporting their role in various fields.
Al-Huwail 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 enhance 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 ranking in these assessments, alongside preparing a national registry of female leaders and initiatives to highlight the achievements of Kuwaiti women and strengthen their presence in decision-making positions and sustainable development. She noted that the meeting reviewed the committee’s mandate, 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.
