Do We Have GenderNeutral Engineering NGOs

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Do We Have Gender-Neutral Engineering NGOs?
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research

• Sharifa Bader Al-Fadala

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Women status in Kuwait General Overview
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Education

• The first school for girls was opened in 1937.
  140 girl students were enrolled to be taught by 5
  female tutors. (Qibliya School)
• In 1945-1946, there were 4 schools for girls.
• The first high school for girls was opened in
  1954-1955. (Morqab High School)
• The first scholarship was granted to a Kuwaiti
  female in 1954, to enable her to finish her high
  school in Cairo-Egypt.

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Kuwait University

• Kuwait University was established in October
  1966, five years after Kuwait became an
  independent state.
• College of Engineering and Petroleum was
  established in December 4, 1974.
• Female students had the chance to study in all
  disciplines offered by Kuwait university.

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Political Status

• The women right to vote and run for office was
  granted in May,16 2005
• The first female cabinet minister was appointed
  in June, 2005
• In June 2005, Two women were appointed to the
  Municipal council.
• Kuwaiti women, who participated in election for
  the first time in June 2006, as both voters and
  candidates, failed to win any seats. (28 Kuwaiti
  women candidates had stood in the elections ).

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Economical Status

• Kuwaiti women own the same land and property
  rights as Kuwaiti men.
• Obvious contribution of Kuwaiti women is
  noticed in the economy of Kuwait.

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• Female Participation in Engineering Work Force

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Engineers in Government
Ministries
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Engineering NGOs in KuwaitAre They
Gender-Neutral?
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Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE)
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Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE)
Board of Directors
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Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE)
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Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE)
Female Participation in Active Committees
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Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE)
Female Participation in Technical Associations
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• American Concrete Institute - Kuwait Chapter

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American Concrete Institute - Kuwait
Chapter (ACI)
Board of Directors
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American Concrete Institute Kuwait Chapter
(ACI)

• Female membership is less than 10 .
• Average participation of females in active
  committees is 12

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American Concrete Institute - Kuwait
Chapter (ACI)
Female Participation in Active Committees
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American Society of Civil Engineers- Kuwait
Student Chapter (ASCE).
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American Society of Civil Engineers- Kuwait
Student Chapter (ASCE).
Trends of College of Engineering outputs
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American Society of Civil Engineers- Kuwait
Student Chapter (ASCE).
Board of directors
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Engineering NGOs in KuwaitAre They
Gender-Neutral?

• Granting women the full political rights improved
  the presence of women in engineering NGOs.
• Still the percentage is marginal and the mission
  is to be fulfilled.
• The importance of women presence in Engineering
  NGOs must be highlighted , and efforts must be
  paid towards active women participation in
  Engineering NGOs.

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Why To Join?

• Will allow women to meet counterparts of
  influential positions.
• To participate in panel discussions on topics
  relevant to women in engineering.
• To develop leadership skills outside the regular
  job environment.
• To raise problems and receive suggestions in a
  non-threatening environment.

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Why To Join?

• To find a mentor, friend, advisor or a new
  contact.
• To publicize the role of women in engineering.
• To help a young women reaching a career in
  engineering.

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