The Committee noted that the increased number of child, temporary, and unregistered marriages severely undermine the rights of women, impinging on their education, employment, and potential as full members of society. In addition, the Committee on the Rights of the Child noted with concern Kuwait’s approval of marriages for boys or girls who have reached puberty, and requested the State party to raise the minimum age of marriage in conformity with the CRC’s definition of a child. A “misyar” marriage is a contract between two parties that exonerate a man of any financial responsibilities to his bride.