Kuwait city: Director General of the Public Authority for Disability Affairs Dr. Dalal Al-Othman emphasized Kuwait's keenness on achieving sustainable development goals that empower the status of women in society, applying principles of justice and equality, Monday. This came in a speech by Dr. Al-Othman before the Fifth Regional Conference of the Arab Forum of Women with Disabilities (AFOWD).
According to Kuwait News Agency, Dr. Al-Othman highlighted the importance of providing women with disabilities economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, equal opportunities in education and work, as well as social inclusion. This empowerment enables them to become leaders and partners in production, which is key to independence and active participation.
Al-Othman added that Kuwait has been committed to integrating women into the labor market as part of the government's work program. An indicator has been established to measure women's participation in the labor market, aligning with the country's development priorities.
She explained that Kuwait is dedicated to offering educational support for people with disabilities, ensuring access to good and inclusive education from kindergarten through university. This commitment includes support through centers and rehabilitative institutions accredited by the authority.
Al-Othman stated that Kuwait's focus on inclusivity stems from the belief that true development involves everyone without discrimination, affirming that women with disabilities are as capable as any other individual in society.