Dubai Press Club organize seminar on 'The political rights of Kuwaiti women'

Mona Al Marri, Executive Manager of Dubai Press Club said, "There is no doubt that giving Kuwaiti women their constitutional and political rights is a victory not only for Kuwaiti women, but also for women in the Gulf and the Arab world. This decision came as a reward for all the hard work and dedication by the Kuwaiti women and for all those who firmly believe in
the importance of this issue."

She added, "As this decision generated tremendous
response and interest in the Gulf region and the
world, the Dubai Press Club took the initiative to organize this seminar for which we have invited some of the top women rights' advocates to shed light on the various aspects of this decision and the reasons that lead to its implementation."

Abdul Wahab Haroun will talk about the legislations related to the decision. He will also shed light on the voting day and the role of the Government as well as the reaction of the liberal and Islamic parliamentarians ' of the Council.

Dr. Masouma Al Mubarak will discuss the role women played in this decision being taken as well as the role of civil society and women's organizations in this field. Dr. Al Mubarak will also discuss the legal implications of the law and what will be required from women in the coming period.

Mona Al-Ayyaf will highlight the media plan for
promoting the decision as well as the tour, which is planned of the various parts of the world in order to explain the importance of this decision of giving political rights to Kuwaiti women.