Kuwait city: Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights, Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Sabah, announced that the Arab Charter Committee on Human Rights has adopted all of Kuwait's responses related to its second periodic report. This report, submitted last month, detailed the progress Kuwait has made in fulfilling its legal obligations under the Arab Charter on Human Rights.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Sheikha Jawaher made a statement after leading Kuwait's delegation at the 57th session of the Permanent Arab Committee on Human Rights. She explained that Kuwait's second report was discussed during the session's proceedings, and the committee's chair informed the Kuwaiti delegation of the approval of all responses provided by Kuwait to the questions and recommendations raised during the dialogue.
Sheikha Jawaher affirmed Kuwait's ongoing cooperation with the committee in preparing its third periodic report, which is expected over the next four years. She added that Kuwait received commendation from committee members, particularly for recent legislative measures, transparent engagement, and efforts to enhance human rights systems. These initiatives include women's empowerment, child rights protection, and expanded safeguards for persons with disabilities.
Furthermore, she emphasized Kuwait's promotion of the right to health and its role in humanitarian and developmental aid, notably through contributions via the Kuwait Fund since 1961. She concluded by expressing hope for continued progress in freedoms and human rights in the future.