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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Kuwait
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The Secretary-General welcomes the passing by Majlis al-Umma, Kuwait's legislative body, of a law granting women for the first time the right to vote and run for parliament. The Secretary-General congratulates the people of Kuwait on this historic step.