Kuwait City: Kuwait's National Human Rights Diwan announced Thursday the launch of a national initiative named "Support Them," which aims to rehabilitate inmates of correctional institutions through various training, employment, and renovation projects.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the announcement came through a Diwan press statement following a coordination meeting for the initiative, which involves collaboration with the Human Construction Society for Social Development, the Interior Ministry, and several private companies.
The meeting was chaired by Minister Plenipotentiary Anas Al-Shaheen, who is the head of the tripartite committee managing the Diwan's affairs. It saw the participation of representatives from multiple government agencies and private companies. The "Support Them" initiative seeks to foster cooperation between government entities, civil society, and the charitable sector to support projects that aim to promote human rights, enhance living conditions, and respect the rights of inmates.
The initiative's coordination meeting included participation from the General Administration of Correctional Institutions at the Interior Ministry, the Human Construction Society for Community Development, and several other organizations. These include the Youth Public Authority, the Kuwaiti Union of Charitable Societies and Foundations, the Union of Investment Companies, the Kuwait Industries Union, the Kuwait Lawyers Association, the Kuwait Dairy Company, Shuwaikh Gate Holding Company, Al-Rawdatain Company, and Namaa Charity.