Kuwait Archives – Women's eNews

Sudan’s Anti-FGM Campaign Avoids Using the Term

By Reem Abbas ● Uncategorized ● August 19, 2013

A new nationwide media blitz in Sudan calls for the end of the practice of cutting girls’ genitalia. Critics say its edge is dulled by not directly referring to FGM and instead relying on a word that means “complete.”

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Augusta Opens Its Doors; Judge OKs Clinic Cuts

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● August 25, 2012

In Kuwait, Female Candidates Make a Second Try

By Sharmeen Akbani Gangat ● Politics ● May 15, 2008

Twenty-eight Kuwaiti women are running to break into the all-male National Assembly in the May 17 elections. One of the strongest contenders says their chances depend heavily on the support and influence of their elite families.

Breast Cancer Drops; Women Lack Birthing Care

By Moawad & Lew ● Arts & Culture ● December 16, 2006

Chick Flicks Need More Good Guys (Like Me)

By Nevyn OKane ● Arts & Culture ● October 11, 2006

Chick flicks aren’t just for the chicks, says commentator Nevyn O’Kane. But he wishes that the pattern of women falling for bad guys who subsume their careers and autonomy would change and give nice, open-minded guys like him more limelight.

More Power to the Women of Kuwait

By Yolonda C. Richardson ● Arts & Culture ● July 6, 2005

Kuwait just appointed its first female cabinet minister in May, an exclamation point on women’s enfranchisement. With two years before Kuwait women’s first election, Yolonda Richardson outlines the steps for them and women the world over.