(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) NEW YORK, Oct 8 (KUNA) - Kuwait reaffirmed that human dignity has always been a cornerstone of its national and international approach, guided by a Constitution that upholds justice, equality, and freedom as the basis of governance.
This came in a statement delivered by Second Secretary of Kuwait's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Wafiqah Al-Mulla, during the Third Committee's general discussions on Tuesday, highlighted national efforts to empower women, youth, children, and the elderly.
She noted women comprise 58 percent of the workforce and 28 percent of leadership roles, with growing participation in the judiciary, police, and military, supported by national committees such as the Women and Business Committee and the National Committee for implementing UNSC Resolution 1325
On child protection, she said Kuwait established the Supreme National Committee for Child Protection, launched child support hotline 147, and enhanced reporting and response mechanisms to violence.
For the elderly, more than 36,000 benefit from free healthcare and priority services under comprehensive welfare programs.
Al-Mulla said Kuwait ranked 40th in the 2023 Youth Development Index and launched the Youth Excellence and Creativity Award. Young Kuwaitis also gained global recognition, including through the UNESCO-Jaber Al-Ahmad Prize.
She noted efforts to combat domestic violence, including a national committee, shelters, and hosting over 150 awareness workshops, .
The diplomat reiterated Kuwait's support for global efforts on social development and its participation in the upcoming World Social Summit in Doha this November.
Concluding, she condemned the ongoing Israeli occupation's blatant violations against the Palestinian people, reaffirming Kuwait's support for a two-state solution and the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. (end)
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