Kuwait shares expertise to protect human rights
VIENNA, May 21: Kuwait's Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Al- Sabah affirmed that the State of Kuwait dedicates significant concern for broadening the cooperation with nations of the globe in the field of human rights. The fact that the State of Kuwait is a member of the UN Human Rights Council affirms its commitment to these rights, she said in a statement to KUNA during her first official visit to Austria where she met the director of human rights at the Austrian Foreign Ministry Ambassador at the department's headquarters during her participation in the meetings of the 34th session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ). Sheikha Jawaher said her talks with the Austrian official dealt with means of boosting bilateral relations, swapping expertise in the human rights sphere and coordination between the two sides at international quarters and organizations.
Kuwait pursues its efforts in support of international norms at this level through regional initiatives and continuous cooperation with international partners and relevant institutions, she added. Kuwait has been firmly committed to the UN principles regarding boosting justice and the rule of law, and it follows an inclusive approach linking security, justice and sustainable development, said a Kuwaiti official recently .
Attorney General Justice Bader Al-Mosad announced this during a speech delivered before the 34th session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) kicked off earlier in the day in Vienna. He extolled efforts of Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in backing member states. He noted that Kuwait has modernized its legislations and judicial institutions to be compatible with its international commitments, referring to some prominent laws enacted on combating corruption, child rights and others, as part of Kuwait Vision 2035.
In the speech, Al-Mosad reviewed Kuwait's efforts in human trafficking, pointing to the establishment of the national committee on human trafficking and the launch of the national strategy for 2025-2028 as well as updating foreigners' residency laws. Al-Mosad further highlighted the key role of Kuwait's Ministry of Interior in developing strategies of combating crime, mainly cybercrimes and illegal trafficking, through a method that respects human rights and enhances the rule of law.
He reiterated Kuwait's belief in the importance of international collaboration and sharing expertise to face criminal challenges. Kuwait is committed to achieving sustainable development goals mainly the 16th one related to justice and peace, he said. He finally emphasized that Kuwait would continue to positively and constructively cooperate with international partners to cement justice and security globally.(KUNA)
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