Hawraa Almaqseed | 2018
Scientific Assistant
College of Architecture
I guess I'm lucky to be a Kuwaiti women! Women in Kuwait has less appreciation & respect as I see it in my daily life. And, most of men underestimate women's ability of making, designing and untrustworthy of taking decisions.
Abeer Al-Omar | 2017
Executive | Corporate
Communications
& Government Affairs
Kuwaiti woman are swimming in unclear sea, they are survivors. I believe that only when every human in society is treated equally, regardless of their background, nationality, gender, age. Also equality without sectarianism or tribalism. Then women by default will be getting their equal rights.
Amnah Al-Mutawa | 2017
Orthodontist
Kuwaiti women are Bold. Proud to be a Kuwaiti woman yet facing difficulties in balancing traditions and the modern definition of equal rights.
Awatif Alsabah | 2018
Master Life Coach
It’s not easy to be Kuwaiti women because of harsh judgmental society. Women are not equal to men in Kuwait because men still dominate and women is not yet given her full rights
Abrar Alebrahim | 2018
Jewelry Designer
Kuwaiti women are survivors.I can describe being Kuwaiti woman as it knowing that you are a diamond, most precious of all gems, formed only under great pressure.
Aisha Alsarraj | 2016
Head of Tendering & Contracting
As a Kuwaiti woman I feel proud and lucky… We are equal in civil rights but some social judgments based on old traditions may occur on a woman's behavior.
Deema Al-Ghunaim | 2017
Architect
Growing up, I didn't have a problem expressing myself, but being in a communal environment taught me different views about individuality and independence, as well as many communication skills.
Haneen Alasaker| 2015
Financial Researcher
Women and men are equal in Kuwait. I think Kuwaiti woman is strong, stylish and intellectual.
Shurooq Amin | 2018
Artist and Pilates Instructor
Kuwaiti women are highly empowered, liberated, creative and educated women. Being a Kuwaiti woman has been both a source of pride and a struggle my whole life.
Mariam Mandani | 2016
Freelance Designer
Our constitution gives a certain amount of rights to each citizen and we as women are not given all these rights, only some of them. It's as if we are less of citizens than men.
Phoebe Salem |2018
Urban Planner and Yoga Teacher
Women are equal to men everywhere - we are all human beings. Nothing can change that - no law nor belief nor attitude. We are all born and die free as children of God on this Earth. Whether we are 'equal' in the eyes of law or society is another matter. In Kuwait, women enjoy many privileges but unfortunately we do not enjoy equal rights and freedoms in the eyes of the law. This has to change. And it will.
Athoob Al-Shuaibi | 2015
Journalist
A Kuwaiti woman is lost between an overwhelming social responsibility and the building of her career. Women are equal to men in our constitution. However, laws and regulations don't correspond with what came in the constitution articles.
Farah Khajah | 2016
Events Organizer
It is not easy being Arab / Muslim in general. But if you know what you're doing ... If you know what you want ... Everything will fall in place eventually....
Djinane Alsuwayeh | 2015
Art director and Photographer
Woman are not equal to men... You see it everyday in the way kids are being raised, at work and in conversations. I don't consider myself a Kuwaiti woman, as I have a whole other half in my blood. I can tell you how it feels to be me; love in the soul.
Dalal Almohanna | 2016
Hula-Hooper
Being a Kuwaiti woman is a blessing & a curse. Women are definitely not equal to men, especially when it comes to social & legal matters. However, this doesn't reflect on the importance women have in Kuwait's society. This importance is even more evident now, as Kuwait is in need of an awakening simultaneously as women are given more freedom to be their great selves.
Thuraya-Lynn Al-Jassim | 2017
Foreign countries still have a long way until equity is achieved so it's fair to say Kuwait has to step up in it's progress. To me, it's not about being better or being treated the same, not all women of all classes or walks of life have the same goal, but it's about getting a fair chance in life.
Maryam Al-Nusif | 2017
Chef and Gardener
Kuwaiti women are champions, I think they are more blessed than others. All the limitations and obstacles in their way strengthens their determination, empathy and compassion.
Tamara Qabazard | 2017
Veterinarian at Kuwait Zoo
I think women in Kuwait have more equality to men than women in other gulf countries. Yet we still carry the burden of shame (this is a universal problem). Women in powerful or influential positions are seen as threats to the fragile male ego. Furthermore we still cannot pass on our citizenship to our children.
Fatimah Alyakoob | 2016
Operations Manager in ERA.Media
The Kuwaiti woman is unconventional. Women are equal to men in Kuwait only in the workforce, not in every other aspect of life.
Rasha Aldoughaji | 2017
Owner of Baked Bakery
I feel privileged, as we have so many opportunities in this country as women and we are constantly thriving for success!
Sharifah Al Falah | 2015
Information and Marketing officer in KISR
Women are equal to men in Kuwait, they go head to head in education, political rights and professions
Rana Al-Omani | 2017
Owner of Rana Fitness Co.
We are forceful. As for equality between genders, where does total equality exist in this world?
Xeina Al-Musallam | 2017
Freelancing Art Director, Stylist
and Photographer
The Kuwaiti woman is in an ongoing balance between reaching for modernity and pouring her discoveries straight into her heritage..a constant blended state of identity that is influenced by the past's richness and shyness into the future.
Zahra Al-Mahdi | 2017
Artist
We live in an ideological context that deliberately disrupts communicative networks in between women in order to suppress any kind of organized uprising. The culture of "women who hate other women", or women who discriminate against other bodies that manifest in other femininities is created to maintain a society of obedient lesser subjects.
Noha Al-Mansour | 2017
Economist at the Supreme Council
for Planning and Development
Being a Kuwaiti woman is a source of pride. We are educated, elegant, smart and creative.
Women of Kuwait | 2015-2018
From the time I went to New York City four years ago, people have always been asking about my identity, and how I am what I am?! Their general social stigmas for the Middle Eastern women made them believe that women are constrained in Kuwait. This work is portraying Kuwaiti women inside their sleeping room. The most private space, where they can be the rawest version of themselves. These are the real faces of the women of Kuwait.