Kuwait - fighting corruption, terrorism and human rights violations

Kuwait, a culture of face, is more concerned about its reputation than anything else. As a result, issues such as corruption, terrorism and human rights violations are often denied or simply ignored. In most cases, the victims are punished. Despite the fact most people are too afraid to denounce them, some Kuwaiti and expat writers are exposing the violations committed against helpless victims... some times at the risk of being accused of destroying Kuwait’s reputation or even being arrested.

Thursday, June 01, 2006

Anti-corruption youth campaign

Kuwait Times, Thursday, June 1, 2006

KUWAIT: A new youth anti-corruption campaign kicked off recently under the name "Youth against Corruption", reported Al-Watan.

The campaign aims to help honest, transparent and straight talking candidates to make their way into parliament and represent the people of Kuwait.

Campaigners aim to achieve their goals by supporting and backing these candidates and exposing others who they suspect might resort to lying or vote buying.

The campaign has launched a special website:

www.shababxfsad.blogspot.com, where the group's members describe themselves as young people who have gathered together in the interest of, and for the love of, Kuwait.

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At 13 October, 2007 07:56, Anonymous said...: Actually, their website is:

www.kuwait5.org

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Name: Ben Rivard

I am a Canadian living in Kuwait. Before I came to Kuwait I used to be the very quiet type who minds his own business. However, after my arrival it all changed. I had been witnessing and reading about so many human rights violations against those who can’t and/or aren’t allowed to defend themselves, the impunity enjoyed by the offenders because of the corruption and a system turning against the victims rather than protecting them. Eventually, I could no longer contain my outrage and decided to take a stand. I do not consider myself as a human rights freak but I do care a great deal about the issue. I believe every human being, men and women, deserve to be treated as equal. I despise those who abuse their power to force others into servitude. I admire anyone who has the courage to stand up for the weakest simply because it’s the right thing to no matter what the risks are.

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