UN association praises Kuwaiti women
A United Nations Women’s Association extolled Kuwaiti women’s diligent efforts towards philanthropic causes, which represents Kuwait’s firm commitment to humanitarian endeavors all across the globe.
In a speech to open a charitable bazaar in the headquarters of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) yesterday in Rome, with participation of the Kuwaiti Ambassador to Rome’s wife Dr Sara Al-Rakyan, head of the association Dima Kashour noted that such events help boost awareness on the misery of the needy. Moreover, she spoke of women’s contributions in the field of charity work to help out women, children, disabled people and other hapless segments of society.
Rakyan said that she is proud to be a member of such a prominent association, whose efforts to mitigate the suffering of children worldwide has been well-chronicled. She also underscored the bazaar as the latest in a string of events put together by the association to promote cultural harmony and co-existence, adding that her participation in this event is a testament to Kuwait’s support of humanitarian causes. — KUNA