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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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.
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.
October 4, 2022
Women return to Assembly as Kuwaitis vote for change
Heavy turnout as citizens flock to vote. At least 14 new faces in Parliament.
September 5, 2022
Kuwait signs up 115 candidates for coming elections
Kuwaitis to head to the polls on September 29 to elect next parliament after National Assembly was dissolved in June.
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.
December 9, 2020
Kuwaitis wonder why even the women voted for men
Some women suggested on social media that time has come for a quota system.
December 8, 2020
Kuwait election delivers all-male parliament
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.
September 21, 2020
Mudhawi’s List: Kuwait creates platform to support women in politics
Kuwait City: As the 2020 Kuwait National Assembly elections are approaching, candidates are beginning to campaign for a seat in parliament.