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Kuwait
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Kuwait
Is Suicide Decriminalised?
Has the country decriminalised suicide, with clear legal frameworks and policy positions?
Uncertain
Are Crisis Lines Available?
Is free, confidential support from a helpline or hotline available? Status provided by find a helpline.
No
National Suicide Prevention Strategy?
Is there a national suicide prevention strategy, such as from the WHO, and does include decriminalisation, if known?
Uncertain
Population in Need of Support Per Year
Based on the WHO likely attempted suicide rate.
As a calculation of population size against suicide rate
Strength Of Support (Local Qualitative Assessment)
Population
Suicide Rate Per 100K Per Year, all Sexes (SDG 3.4.2)
per 100,000
WHO 2019 for SDG 3.4.2. Global average 1 per 100,000
Suicide Deaths Per Year (By Population)
per annum
As a calculation of population size against suicide rate
Kuwait, officially known as the State of Kuwait, is located on the northeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East. The country is renowned for its unique architectural fusion of modern skyscrapers with traditional Arabic and Islamic styles, reflecting a cultural appreciation for aesthetics.Kuwait is famous for its historical dependence on pearl diving, a trade central to its economy and cultural identity for centuries. The country’s natural beauty is enhanced every winter by the annual flamingo migration.
The country’s population primarily comprises Kuwaiti Arabs, known for their traditional dress and hospitality. The country's religious landscape is predominantly Sunni Muslim, with a significant Shia minority.
Kuwait's legal system is based on Islamic law (Sharia) with Common Law informing procedure. Although laws against attempted suicide were struck from the statutes in England in 1961, they have remained in the corpus of other laws around the world.
The World Health Organization (WHO) advocates for the decriminalisation of suicide and suicide attempts. Finding out more and removing such laws removes stigma and allows avenues for providing appropriate mental health support to individuals in crisis.
Criminalising suicide punishes distress. Decriminalising suicide saves lives.
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