KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait has launched a comprehensive Family Protection Program aimed at addressing the root causes of family-related issues and enhancing social stability across the country. The initiative encompasses 86 distinct projects coordinated among 13 government agencies, reflecting a unified government effort to strengthen family support systems.

The program was discussed during its inaugural meeting on July 25, attended by key officials including Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait, Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohammad Al-Wasmi, and Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology and Acting Minister of Information and Culture Omar Al-Omar. Representatives from various participating institutions were also present.

Officials emphasized that protecting families and children is a shared responsibility extending beyond a single government entity. The program seeks to move beyond reactive measures by focusing on preventive strategies and early interventions, supported by legal reforms, digital transformation, and community awareness initiatives. Among its goals are updating legislation and family court regulations, closing legal gaps, and expanding digital justice to facilitate accessible consultations and streamline procedures.

Minister Al-Sumait highlighted the importance of practical initiatives that demand modest resources but deliver measurable early results, citing the implementation of the Domestic Violence Law, which led to a reported 33 percent decline in domestic violence cases within its first three months. He also praised Kuwait’s advanced juvenile care system and called for clear coordination between schools and legal authorities to effectively combat bullying.

Dr. Al-Huwailah described the program as a national framework that embodies institutional cooperation to protect family values and promote social security as fundamental to raising future generations. She underscored the necessity of sustained coordination among relevant agencies to ensure the long-term success of program initiatives, stressing that the efforts should be translated into sustainable institutional frameworks rather than short-term campaigns.

Minister Al-Omar outlined the media and digital strategy underpinning the program, which aims to unify public messaging and increase awareness via a comprehensive media campaign. The strategy includes the introduction of a single visual identity and social media hashtag, “Kuwaiti Family,” intended to consolidate outreach efforts and engage diverse audiences such as newlyweds, teenagers, young adults, and parents. The campaign plans to use traditional and digital media, including collaborations with social media influencers, while ensuring privacy for victims and children.

Additionally, Al-Omar proposed the development of an integrated digital platform to manage family protection complaints and reports. The platform would facilitate case tracking, identify responsible authorities, and generate data for performance measurement and international reporting. The Ministry of State for Communications and Information Technology is tasked with providing technical support and enhancing data exchange among agencies involved in the program.

The Supreme Council for Family Affairs will oversee the implementation and monitoring of the program, coordinating efforts between the various government bodies. Officials acknowledged progress made since the program’s inception in June and emphasized the importance of continuous evaluation and adaptive management to reinforce family protection and social stability across Kuwait.