NEW YORK: Kuwait has called upon the international community to bolster efforts to enact more legislation to protect children from violence and poverty. The Kuwaiti stance came in a statement addressed by the diplomatic attaché Shahed Al-Menaifi at a session of the UN third committee (tasked with social, humanitarian, and cultural affairs).

Elaborating, the diplomatic attaché Al-Menaifi warned against the ramifications of mushrooming crises on the world stage, affecting the livelihoods of millions of people who are coerced to bear multiple social and humanitarian hardships—particularly those suffered by millions of children. Kuwait, she said, appeals to the international community, agencies, and civil society to provide protection for civilians, particularly children.

“And we call on parties of conflict in any spot of the world to allow delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians,” said Al-Menaifi. She affirmed the State of Kuwait’s keenness on supporting people who suffer from strife and urged the concerned UN agencies to alleviate suffering among the children.

At home, the Kuwaiti authorities have enacted legislation for safeguarding the family in general and the child in particular, she said, noting the establishment of the family court and enacting a special law for safeguarding children's rights in 2015. Al-Menaifi reaffirmed Kuwait’s resolve to enhance child rights, support efforts by states and organizations to protect children, namely their rights and dignity, and establish “a world suitable for the children.” - KUNA