Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Kuwait
This submission highlights Human Rights Watchs concerns regarding the human rights situation in Kuwait. Although at its last Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Kuwait accepted 230 recommendations, [1] the Kuwaiti government continues to discriminate against women and migrant workers by imposing male guardianship over women and the abusive and exploitative kafala (visa sponsorship) system over migrant workers.
Posted by Hicham ALAOUI RIZQ on 2024, Oct 11
Introduction
This submission highlights Human Rights Watchs concerns regarding the human rights situation in Kuwait. Although at its last Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Kuwait accepted 230 recommendations, [1] the Kuwaiti government continues to discriminate against women and migrant workers by imposing male guardianship over women and the abusive and exploitative kafala (visa sponsorship) system over migrant workers.
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