KUWAIT: Kuwait is dedicated to advancing and safeguarding human rights, affirmed Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Duaij Al-Sabah. In a statement made to KUNA following a meeting organized by the ministry with civil society organizations, Sheikha Jawaher Al-Sabah highlighted Kuwait’s efforts to collaborate with key stakeholders and bolster transparency and community engagement in human rights initiatives.

The session included representatives from various government agencies and civil society groups, underscoring Kuwait’s commitment to international human rights standards. Sheikha Jawaher Al-Sabah stated that the meeting reflected Kuwait’s dedication to integrating civil society into the national report preparation process for human rights. She emphasized the importance of exchanging ideas and constructive proposals to achieve common goals.

The gathering focused on preparing Kuwait’s fourth periodic report for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR4) and the second national periodic report for the Arab Charter on Human Rights. Civil society representatives commended the meeting and expressed their readiness to fully cooperate with the national committee in preparing and following up on human rights recommendations.

Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Duaij Al-Sabah

They reviewed humanitarian activities and discussed how to best reflect these efforts in national reports. The meeting is part of a series of consultations by the national committee to ensure the creation of comprehensive and transparent reports that highlight Kuwait’s national efforts and commitment to implementing international recommendations on human rights.

Foreign workers’ rights

In another development Kuwait said Wednesday it is committed to preserving and protecting foreign workers’ rights, and to eliminating human trafficking and smuggling. Aseel Al-Mazyad, spokesperson of the Public Authority for Manpower affirmed; marking the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, coinciding July 30, said in a press release that the Authority is dedicated to ensuring workers receive full rights while combating human trafficking and smuggling in coordination with other concerned agencies.

Al-Mazyad noted that the Authority, in cooperation with Kuwait Trade Union Federation, Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Permanent National Committee for the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons will organize an event at the Avenues Mall on July 30th from 10:00 am until 10:00 pm to raise awareness on the matter. — KUNA