第49回普遍的・定期的レビュー（UPR）作業部会対クウェート国審査における塩田崇弘公使参事官ステートメント（2025年5月7日）
令和7年5月8日
UPR of the State of Kuwait
Statement by Mr. SHIOTA Takahiro, Minister-Counsellor
The Permanent Mission of Japan in Geneva
7 May 2025
Statement by Mr. SHIOTA Takahiro, Minister-Counsellor
The Permanent Mission of Japan in Geneva
7 May 2025
Thank you, Mr. Vice-President.
Japan welcomes the Kuwaiti delegation.
We acknowledge Kuwait’s advancements since the last UPR cycle, particularly in promoting women’s political participation and leadership, and in institutionalizing economic support for women. We also commend its progress in increasing protections and support for children, persons with disabilities, and migrants.
In light of these efforts, we recommend that Kuwait:
Japan welcomes the Kuwaiti delegation.
We acknowledge Kuwait’s advancements since the last UPR cycle, particularly in promoting women’s political participation and leadership, and in institutionalizing economic support for women. We also commend its progress in increasing protections and support for children, persons with disabilities, and migrants.
In light of these efforts, we recommend that Kuwait:
- advance measures to address violence against women and children, including ensuring support and means of protection, particularly in cases of domestic violence;
- promote initiatives aimed at further improving access to healthcare for persons with disabilities; and
- continue efforts to strengthen the implementation of relevant legislation and measures to protect the rights of migrants, including domestic workers.
I thank you.