Kuwait Times, Thu, Jul 04, 2024 | Dhu al-Hijjah 28, 1445
Kuwait supports women, widows
Kuwait:
Acting undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Dr Khalid
Al-Ajmi, confirmed on Tuesday that Kuwait is one of the distinguished countries
in the application of charters and laws related to women’s rights, especially
widows.
This came in a speech delivered on the occasion of International Widows’ Day,
which falls on June 23 annually. Al-Ajmi said that Kuwait, with its
institutions, is keen to provide material and moral support to the families of
divorced housewives and widows.
He pointed to “the true Islamic religion that urges care and support of the
widow,” noting that Kuwait has been keen to provide all aspects of care and
service to widows.