Kuwait: Zionists should be held accountable for gruesome crimes in Palestine, Lebanon
UN Human Rights Chief condemns deadly strike near Beirut hospital
Kuwait called on the international community on Tuesday to unify efforts to hold Zionist occupation accountable for its gruesome crimes committed in Palestine and Lebanon. Delivering the speech of Kuwait permanent mission to the United Nations before the sixth political committee of legal affairs, Kuwait’s diplomatic attaché Zeina Al-Dalloum stressed that Zionist crimes are genocide and crimes against humanity against Palestinian and Lebanese people.
The international community has been silent while the occupation has been committing crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip for more than one year, Al-Dalloum said. The Zionist occupation also launched its brutal aggression on Lebanon, she said, expressing Kuwait’s condemnation of Zionist occupation continued ignorance of international legitimacy resolutions, which call for the full withdrawal from Palestinian territories.
The occupation forces violates Lebanon’s sovereignty and threaten its security through their brutal attacks that killed several civilians, she added. Al-Dalloum stressed the need of ensuring Palestinians’ rights to self-determination, and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on June 4, 1967 borders and East Jerusalem as its capital, as a main step for maintaining international peace and security. Kuwait has been promoting justice and combating all forms of injustice, violence and corruption, out of its belief in the rule of law, she stated.
She referred to Kuwait’s speech before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the legal impacts of Zionist occupation policies and practices on the occupied Palestinian territories, including Al-Quds Al-Sharif. Kuwait affirmed that abiding by the rule of law on international and local levels is essential for sustainable development and economic growth, and combating poverty and starvation as well as protecting human rights and freedom, she pointed out.
Kuwait’s Constitution respects the rule of law and separation among authorities, she said. On empowering women, Al-Dalloum said Kuwait trusts women’s position and their key role in making decisions and raising the country’s status, internationally, pointing to women’s occupation in judicial, executive and legislative authorities. Kuwait has been proceeding with digitization as it launched “Sahel” app to facilitate services. Al-Dalloum emphasized Kuwait’s commitment to all laws and international charters that enhance the rule of law, on a basis of justice and equality.
Meanwhile, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk has condemned Zionist airstrike near Rafiq Hariri University Hospital in Beirut’s densely populated Jnah neighborhood that reportedly killed at least 18 people including four children and wounded 60 others. In a statement released from Geneva, Turk said “The hospital itself which is one of the main hospitals in Beirut and has received a large number of patients throughout the conflict.
It also appears to have been damaged in the strike late on Monday.” Turk reiterated his call in the respect of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law and called on the prompt investigation into that violation. He also called the UN’s call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and reminded all parties that the protection of civilians must be the absolute top priority. — KUNA
Kuwait seeks to improve quality of education
Kuwait Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr Nader Al-Jallal has affirmed the country’s commitment to excellence in education and the continuous improvement of quality education. This statement came during Dr Al-Jallal’s participation in the Board of Directors video conference on the Regional Center for Quality and Excellence in Education (RCQE), held online and chaired by Saudi Minister of Education Yosef Al-Benyan.
Al-Jallal emphasized Kuwait’s commitment to its regional and international partnerships in achieving mutual goals to enhance education and improve quality standards across all educational sectors. Additionally, Dr Al-Jallal praised Saudi Arabia’s leadership role in developing education in the region and expressed his gratitude to Dr Abdulrahman Al Mudaires, the Director General of the UNESCO Regional Center for Quality and Excellence in Education in Saudi Arabia.
The discussions included proposed projects such as the Research Chairs Project, the Arab Model for Quality and Excellence in Education (AMQEE), and the Future of Spending Quality on Pre-University Education in Arab Countries. The conference was attended by several education ministers from Arab countries, along with several educational leaders from local and regional institutions. — KUNA
Kuwait underlines importance of UN humanitarian role
Kuwait on Tuesday affirmed the importance of the prominent role of the United Nations through multilateral action to help and support afflicted peoples in all ways, which translates collective humanitarian action in its most beautiful form. The Permanent Delegation of Kuwait made the remarks in a speech to the United Nations, which was delivered by Diplomatic Attache Abdullah Bu Abbas before the Second Committee of the United Nations for Economic and Financial Affairs under the item (Eradicating Poverty and Development Issues).
Bu Abbas said, “Today we are addressing sensitive issues related to eradicating poverty, agricultural development, food security, and nutrition, due to their great importance in the lives of people and their sustainability,” in light of the tragedies witnessed by the world. Bu Abbas referred to the reports issued by the United Nations regarding the water crisis, which indicate that 40 percent of the world’s population today suffers from water scarcity and that up to 700 million people will be at risk of displacement due to severe water scarcity by 2030.
He added that the report warned that 80 percent of sewage is pumped untreated into the environment, and water-related disasters represent 90 percent of the most destructive natural disasters since 1990. The diplomatic attaché also referred to the report issued by the International Committee of the Red Cross, which stated that there are about 346 million people in Africa suffering from severe food insecurity, meaning that a quarter of the continent’s population does not have enough food.
Bu Abbas stated that about 96 percent of the population of Gaza (2.1 million people) face high levels of severe food insecurity, according to a report issued by the United Nations on the high risks of famine in the State of Palestine. In this context, the diplomatic attaché pointed to the role of the State of Kuwait and its efforts to help affected countries by establishing external mechanisms to help those countries and alleviate their suffering. The diplomatic attaché cited the prominent role of the Kuwait Fund for Economic Development, which provides grants and soft loans without regard to any political or religious considerations to 105 countries around the world, so that the humanitarian concern is the highest and the fixed line on which it proceeds. — KUNA
“Rahma International” opens projects for orphans and needy families in Indonesia
Rahma International has opened many projects dedicated to orphans and needy families in several regions of Indonesia, as part of its programs aimed at uplifting needy social groups and improving their living conditions.
The opening occurred recently in several regions of Indonesia in the presence of a delegation from Rahma International represented by the Deputy Director General of Communications, Marketing and Information Technology, Dr. Adnan Al-Haddad, and the association’s advisor, Khaled Ali Al-Mulla.
Al-Haddad said in a press statement: The visit witnessed the opening of a school and housing for orphaned and needy students in Indonesia, which is one of the fruits of cooperation with the General Secretariat of Endowments, which has been keen to support many Rahma International projects in many countries, and accommodates more than 312 students and 210 orphans, amid an atmosphere of joy and happiness that filled the hearts of the orphans.
Cooperation between the Ministry of Social Affairs and charitable societies to support Kuwaiti humanitarian work
Saad Marzouq Al-Otaibi, Chairman of the Union of Charitable Societies and Foundations, expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to the Minister of Social Affairs, Labor, Family and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, the Undersecretary of the Ministry, Dr. Khaled Al-Ajmi, and the Director of the Charitable Societies and Foundations Department, Abdulaziz Al-Ajmi, for their efforts in organizing the last meeting that brought together the Ministry and charitable societies and foundations.
He pointed out that such meetings come within the framework of enhancing communication between the Ministry and the charitable sector, and contribute directly to bringing viewpoints closer and developing the charitable work environment in a way that serves Kuwaiti society.
Al-Otaibi explained that these initiatives enhance the ability to make informed decisions that provide an opportunity to listen to all parties concerned with charitable work, and stressed that hearing the voice of the charitable field directly represents a vital step towards adopting policies and procedures that are consistent with the needs and challenges of charitable societies; which contributes to overcoming obstacles and facilitating the work of charitable institutions.
Namaa Charity distributes water to the displaced in Gaza
Khaled Mubarak Al-Shamri, Director of the Relief Department at Namaa Charity at the Social Reform Society, confirmed the continuation of vital humanitarian efforts for the people of the Gaza Strip by providing potable water to the displaced in the most affected areas.
Al-Shamri said: This initiative comes within the framework of the "Water Supply" campaign launched to alleviate the suffering of families facing a stifling water crisis. He explained that Namaa Charity provided 150 water tankers, benefiting about 26,250 families in various parts of the Strip.
Al-Shamri indicated, in a statement to "Al-Mujtama", that Namaa Charity, through this campaign, continues to enhance Kuwait's pioneering humanitarian role in the world, which reflects the directives of the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect him and preserve him, and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him.
Al-Shammari added: In light of the stifling water crisis that is sweeping the Gaza Strip, such initiatives are a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of families. Water is no longer just a basic need, but has become a matter of life and death for the residents of the Strip, especially with the significant deterioration in the water infrastructure due to the blockade and the occupation’s policies.
Al-Shammari concluded his statement by emphasizing the importance of continuing these urgent humanitarian efforts, noting that the water crisis in Gaza is getting worse day after day, as the percentage of potable water has decreased, especially in the central and southern governorates, while it is almost completely non-existent in the north.
He called on the international community and humanitarian institutions to move quickly to provide the necessary assistance to the residents of the Strip who are facing the risk of diseases and epidemics as a result of drinking contaminated water and the lack of basic health services.
Namaa Charity Participates in the “Book and Pen” Forum Organized by the Ministry of Endowments
Abeer Yousef Al-Hijris, Director of the Volunteer Department at Namaa Charity at the Social Reform Society, stated that Namaa Charity proudly participates in the activities of the “Book and Pen” Forum, organized by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs - Family Development Department, on October 21 and 22, 2024.
She stressed that this participation comes within the framework of Namaa Charity’s strategies to enhance cultural and societal awareness, and to continue supporting initiatives that encourage reading and writing and contribute to building educated and aware societies.
Al-Hijris said: Reading and writing are among the most important tools that contribute to empowering individuals, especially women, and enhancing their position in society, and we at Namaa Charity believe in the importance of providing platforms that allow women the opportunity to access knowledge, whether by supporting writers or enhancing the pursuit of literary and intellectual creativity; From this perspective, we participated in the “Book and Pen” forum, which seeks to spread cultural awareness in society and targets an important segment of women aged 18 years and above.
Awqaf Secretariat launches “Mafaz” competition to raise awareness of endowments and charitable work
The General Secretariat of Endowments announced today, Monday, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, the launch of the first round of the “Mafaz” competition in the field of endowments, charitable and voluntary work.
In this context, Nasser Al-Hamad, Acting Secretary-General of the General Secretariat of Endowments, stated: We are pleased to announce the launch of the “Mafaz” competition as our latest tool aimed at serving the community and enhancing awareness of the importance of endowments, charitable and voluntary work.
Al-Hamad added that this competition targets youth and children and expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Ministry of Education's partners for their continuous support for the Secretariat's activities and projects. This support represents an extension of the continuous care provided by the state to endowments and its role in serving the community.
