Kuwait city: Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait affirmed on Monday the State of Kuwait's unwavering commitment to empowering women in the judiciary sector. The country believes that the humanitarian value of justice is achieved through honesty, integrity, and knowledge, not a particular gender, Al-Sumait, also Chairman of the Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies, said during an event organized in cooperation with the Foreign Ministry's human rights affairs department to mark the International Day of Women Judges. According to Kuwait News Agency, the minister, who attended and patronized the event, stated that women are currently holding leading positions at Public Prosecutions and judicial circles. In 2014, about 22 women joined the judicial corps in Kuwait, and some of them were promoted to be judges in 2022. He highlighted that up to 122 women have joined the judiciary and public prosecution so far, making up 8 percent of the total workforce in this sector. He emphasized the continued support of the Ministry of Justice and the institute for efficient nationals, creating an institutional and training environment that enables female judges and prosecutors to reach the highest leadership positions in the judiciary sector. Meanwhile, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Human Rights Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Duaij Al-Sabah mentioned that Kuwait is upholding its national and international commitments to bridging the gender gap and enhancing women's status. This commitment aligns with international agreements like the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and the UN Security Council Resolution No. 1325 regarding women and peace. Sheikha Jawaher noted that until 2024, some 88 women have been appointed as public prosecutors and 19 others as judges, referring to this progress as part of a constitutional framework. For the first time in Kuwait, four women have been appointed as heads of public prosecution, demonstrating the judicial institution's confidence in wom en's efficiency. Sheikha Jawaher affirmed Kuwait's commitment to continue boosting women's presence in the judiciary, believing that balanced and comprehensive justice is the basis of development and stability.
