KUWAIT: Acting undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Dr Khalid Al-Ajmi, confirmed on Tuesday that Kuwait is one of the distinguished countries in the application of charters and laws related to women’s rights, especially widows.

This came in a speech delivered on the occasion of International Widows’ Day, which falls on June 23 annually. Al-Ajmi said that Kuwait, with its institutions, is keen to provide material and moral support to the families of divorced housewives and widows.

He pointed to “the true Islamic religion that urges care and support of the widow,” noting that Kuwait has been keen to provide all aspects of care and service to widows. — KUNA