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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

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.

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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.

Kuwaiti women still struggle to find ‘rightful place’ in political narrative

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June 8, 2023

Kuwaiti women still struggle to find ‘rightful place’ in political narrative

Who is Mudhawi? I had asked. Dr AlanoudAl Sharekh, the quiet, unassuming award-winning academic, activist, and founding member of Abolish 153, had quietly explained that Mudhawi is a traditional name from the Arabian Gulf region.

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Who is Mudhawi? I had asked. Dr AlanoudAl Sharekh, the quiet, unassuming award-winning academic, activist, and founding member of Abolish 153, had quietly explained that Mudhawi is a traditional name from the Arabian Gulf region.

Inequality a major reason for women’s weak political representation - Activists

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June 7, 2023

Inequality a major reason for women’s weak political representation - Activists

Women in Kuwait were granted their political rights in 2005, but since then they have been struggling politically, due to several reasons. In recent years, women’s representation in the National Assembly has become much weaker than before.

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Women in Kuwait were granted their political rights in 2005, but since then they have been struggling politically, due to several reasons. In recent years, women’s representation in the National Assembly has become much weaker than before.

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Women return to Assembly as Kuwaitis vote for change

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Women return to Assembly as Kuwaitis vote for change

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Heavy turnout as citizens flock to vote. At least 14 new faces in Parliament.

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Heavy turnout as citizens flock to vote. At least 14 new faces in Parliament.

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Kuwait signs up 115 candidates for coming elections

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Kuwait signs up 115 candidates for coming elections

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Kuwaitis to head to the polls on September 29 to elect next parliament after National Assembly was dissolved in June.

Kuwait's Interior Ministry has received more than 115 registrations from candidates before polls to elect the next parliament after more than a year of political tension between the National Assembly and government.

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Kuwaitis to head to the polls on September 29 to elect next parliament after National Assembly was dissolved in June.

Kuwait's Interior Ministry has received more than 115 registrations from candidates before polls to elect the next parliament after more than a year of political tension between the National Assembly and government.

Kuwait's new all-male parliament is a blow for women's rights

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December 14, 2020

Kuwait's new all-male parliament is a blow for women's rights

Although none of the 29 female candidates won a seat in Kuwait's elections they are far from stopping their efforts. But analysts fear calls for quotas and women's political leadership are falling on deaf ears.

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Although none of the 29 female candidates won a seat in Kuwait's elections they are far from stopping their efforts. But analysts fear calls for quotas and women's political leadership are falling on deaf ears.

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Kuwaitis wonder why even the women voted for men

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Kuwaitis wonder why even the women voted for men

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Some women suggested on social media that time has come for a quota system.

KUWAIT – The curtain has fallen on the legislative elections in Kuwait. Preliminary results show that women gained no new seats in the new parliament and that the only female incumbent, Safa al-Hashem, failed to win re-election.

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Some women suggested on social media that time has come for a quota system.

KUWAIT – The curtain has fallen on the legislative elections in Kuwait. Preliminary results show that women gained no new seats in the new parliament and that the only female incumbent, Safa al-Hashem, failed to win re-election.

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Kuwait election delivers all-male parliament

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Kuwait election delivers all-male parliament

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All of the female candidates in Kuwait's parliamentary election lost their races. The unofficial opposition took nearly half of the seats, amid calls for reforms over corruption and high debt. 

Kuwait's new parliament will be led by an all-male contingent, according to elections results posted on Sunday.

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All of the female candidates in Kuwait's parliamentary election lost their races. The unofficial opposition took nearly half of the seats, amid calls for reforms over corruption and high debt. 

Kuwait's new parliament will be led by an all-male contingent, according to elections results posted on Sunday.

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Mudhawi’s List: Kuwait creates platform to support women in politics

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Kuwait City: As the 2020 Kuwait National Assembly elections are approaching, candidates are beginning to campaign for a seat in parliament. In an effort to support women running for office, Mudhawi’s list, an online platform, just launched in time to highlight women running in the 2020 National Assembly election.

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Kuwait City: As the 2020 Kuwait National Assembly elections are approaching, candidates are beginning to campaign for a seat in parliament. In an effort to support women running for office, Mudhawi’s list, an online platform, just launched in time to highlight women running in the 2020 National Assembly election.

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