Minister of Social Affairs: Approval of 'Women's Platform' to Support Empowerment and Participation in Development - Sarmad
Dr. Amthal Al-Hawila approves the Women's Platform project submitted by Microsoft during a committee meeting
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
(KUNA) – Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailan, Minister of Social Affairs, Labor, and Social Development, announced on Monday the approval of the “Women’s Platform” project, submitted by Microsoft, by the Women’s Affairs Committee, with the aim of supporting women’s empowerment and enhancing their active participation in development.
In a press statement after chairing the committee’s fourth meeting, Al-Huwailan said the meeting reviewed the latest updates on the World Bank’s “Women, Business and the Law” index, alongside discussing several key agenda items.
She added that the meeting reviewed the work of the Platform and Initiatives Team and the Legislation and Indicators Team, and followed up on progress made regarding recommendations and decisions issued at the committee’s third meeting.
Al-Huwailan emphasized the committee’s commitment to intensifying efforts and coordinating the work of all relevant stakeholders to ensure the implementation of initiatives that contribute to elevating the status of Kuwaiti women and achieving national goals.
