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Kuwaiti women second least fortunate in politics among Arab females: Report

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June 20, 2023

Kuwaiti women second least fortunate in politics among Arab females: Report

Source: The Kuwait Times

In a list of least Arab women’s participation in political work issued recently by V-Dem Institute, Kuwait was ranked second among Arab countries, after Yemen. According to a report by the Arabian Gulf Center for Studies and Research (CSRGULF) – the first think tank in Kuwait – the index is about Arab women practicing politics and assuming leadership positions.

The study shows although women represent the largest percentage of the total number of Arab voters, their representation in legislative councils remains weak and uneven.

Click here to read the full article published by The Kuwait Times on 19 June 2023.

Region
Author
Faten Omar
Publisher
The Kuwait Times

In a list of least Arab women’s participation in political work issued recently by V-Dem Institute, Kuwait was ranked second among Arab countries, after Yemen. According to a report by the Arabian Gulf Center for Studies and Research (CSRGULF) – the first think tank in Kuwait – the index is about Arab women practicing politics and assuming leadership positions.

The study shows although women represent the largest percentage of the total number of Arab voters, their representation in legislative councils remains weak and uneven.

Click here to read the full article published by The Kuwait Times on 19 June 2023.

Region
Author
Faten Omar
Publisher
The Kuwait Times

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