“Women have proven their interest in being involved in Politics in Kuwait. However, women’s involvement in leadership does not exceed 5%."

Gamal al-Banna states his views concerning the debate about the veil in Egypt.

Gamal al-Banna states his views concerning the debate about the veil in Egypt.

عقدت في الكويت خلال الفترة من 25 وحتى 28 سبتمبر الماضي أعمال مؤتمر مدرسة الحملة الإقليمية النسائية، بحضور أكثر من 50 امرأة من الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا، وألقت عضو الكونغرس الأمريكي وكبيرة الأعضاء الديمقراطيين في مجلس الشيوخ جين هارمان خطاباً ختامياً أمام المشاركات في تجمع شركاء في المشاركة لمدرسة الحملة الإقليمية النسائية·

عقدت في الكويت خلال الفترة من 25 وحتى 28 سبتمبر الماضي أعمال مؤتمر مدرسة الحملة الإقليمية النسائية، بحضور أكثر من 50 امرأة من الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا، وألقت عضو الكونغرس الأمريكي وكبيرة الأعضاء الديمقراطيين في مجلس الشيوخ جين هارمان خطاباً ختامياً أمام المشاركات في تجمع شركاء في المشاركة لمدرسة الحملة الإقليمية النسائية· كما استمعت المشاركات قبل استلام شهادات حضورهن المؤتمر إلى د· رولا دشتي، رئيسة الجمعية الاقتصادية الكويتية، وشيخة النصف، رئيسة الجمعية النسائية الثقافية والاجتماعية وليس كامبيل، المدير الإقليمي للمعهد الديمقراطي الإقليمي للشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا·

For 40 years women in Kuwait have fought for their political rights. That fight culminated in success on May 16, 2005 when women were granted the vote. In view of the fact that Kuwait has invested heavily and indiscriminately in human capital during the last 50 years so as to offer its male and female citizens free education and health, we are appalled that it also discriminated against women for so long by having only the male population participate in political life. Kuwaiti men were allowed to vote and run for various political offices, were appointed to cabinet positions, and participated in the country's decision-making process.

For 40 years women in Kuwait have fought for their political rights. That fight culminated in success on May 16, 2005 when women were granted the vote. In view of the fact that Kuwait has invested heavily and indiscriminately in human capital during the last 50 years so as to offer its male and female citizens free education and health, we are appalled that it also discriminated against women for so long by having only the male population participate in political life. Kuwaiti men were allowed to vote and run for various political offices, were appointed to cabinet positions, and participated in the country's decision-making process.

On May 16, 2005, Kuwaiti women were given the right to vote and the right to run for political offi ce. Previously, many had doubted the likelihood of such change, but Kuwaiti women were able to take the fi rst step toward deepening democracy and reversing backwardness. Those who fought for suffrage were accused of ruining the social fabric of Kuwait, of being anti-religious and anti-nationalist.

On May 16, 2005, Kuwaiti women were given the right to vote and the right to run for political offi ce. Previously, many had doubted the likelihood of such change, but Kuwaiti women were able to take the fi rst step toward deepening democracy and reversing backwardness. Those who fought for suffrage were accused of ruining the social fabric of Kuwait, of being anti-religious and anti-nationalist.