Moj, UN Official Review Kuwait's Efforts To Empower Women

2025-09-07 03:06:13

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Sept 7 (KUNA) -- Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait received on Sunday UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women and Girls Reem Al-Salem to discuss the phenomenon of violence against females and the causes and consequences thereof.
The meeting reviewed Kuwait's relentless efforts to protect the rights of women and girls, as well as the legislative and punitive measures to prevent all forms of violence against them, according to a press release from the Ministry of Justice.
Al-Salem commended Kuwait's recently-approved legislative amendments, notably those relating to the penal code, "which reflected the country's commitment to protecting the vulnerable segments of the society."
Also attending the meeting were senior officials of the ministry of justice and foreign affairs.
Leading a delegation from Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Al-Salem is visiting Kuwait between September 2 and 9.
This is her second visit in two years as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between Kuwait and the OHCHR. (pickup previous)
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