Additionally, Article 10 of the Constitution requires the government to prevent the exploitation and neglect of minors. By raising the minimum marriage age to 18, Kuwait is not only safeguarding ...

The explanatory memorandum accompanying the law, which came into effect today, states: “In alignment with the Constitution of the State of Kuwait, which emphasizes the protection of family, motherhood ...

In a parallel move, Kuwait has also taken a significant step ... emphasized that the article contravened both the Kuwaiti Constitution and the country’s obligations under international treaties ...

Therefore, as mentioned earlier, this article must be abolished, as it constitutes discrimination against women and is inconsistent with both the Constitution and Kuwait's international obligations.