Health Minister discusses with WHO emergency operations project
The Minister of Public Health and Population Dr. Qasem Buhaybeh discussed today, Thursday, in the temporary capital of Aden, with the Acting-Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Yemen and the Director of the organization's Office in Aden Dr. Noha Mahmood joint coordination between the two sides to serve the priorities of the health sector.
Bulgarian Tourist Union to Celebrate 130 Years of Organized Tourism in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian Tourist Union (BTU) will organize a hike for hundreds of mountain lovers, starting from the Ivan Vazov National Theatre to Mt. Cherni Vrah, to celebrate 130 years of organized tourism in Bulgaria.
WB grants a $100 million to Madagascar
The World Bank (WB) has provided a grant of $100 million to Madagascar, aimed at improving the performance of the national electricity and water company 'JIRAMA', which is suffering from a severe financial crisis.
Leeds United beat Everton in English Premier League
Leeds United beat Everton 1-0 at Elland Road in the final round of the English Premier League.
User Name: Password:
Al-Kamal calls ILO, donors for development interventions
[19/04/2019 08:52]

CAIRO-SABA
Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Ibtihaj al-Kamal has called upon International Labor Organization or ILO and donors to expand their interventions in fields of labor and decent work and activating youth plan as utmost priority under these difficult conditions facing Yemen's development.

"Unemployment and terrorism cannot be controlled without providing enough work opportunities for youth in addition to programs creating work opportunities and improving living conditions of displaced people and refugees in camps," said al-Kamal in a speech she delivered in the 46th round of Arab Labor Conference hosted by Cairo.

She confirmed that the government prepared draft law for labor in cooperation with employers and labors and the ILO and that this law is in line with international labor standards and meets demands of sustainable development.

She added that Arab Labor Conference is being held in difficult conditions facing Yemeni people over Houthi militia's coup against the state as the war triggered by the militia after their coup led to development backlashes, affected labor market and led to economy deterioration and destroyed infrastructure.

Despite economic hardship, the economic growth level is witnessing relative stability this year and stability in exchange rate by virtue of continuous efforts exerted by the government with support from Arab Coalition, she said.

"The government has approved 2019 budget, exporting oil has been resumed and improving financial revenues, which will lead to paying salaries of government employees- in liberated and non-liberated provinces- regularly despite rebels' control on resources and not handing them over to the headquarters of the Central Bank of Yemen in the transitional capital Aden," she added.

Minister al-Kamal pointed out that the government- in cooperation with the World Bank, UNICEF and local partners- is currently distributing cash assistances to about 1.5 million people in the framework of Social Care Fund, but said all government's efforts have been hindered when donors changed their priorities.

She expected that crisis' effects have led to increase levels of child labor in labor markets and new figures could be recorded and this means that million to three millions children have become out of social protection and face health and social dangers.

She confirmed that the government in cooperation with the regional office of ILO-Beirut seeks to implement two-year programs for banning child soldiers and dragging them into armed conflicts and re-integrating them in society.

She confirmed that recruiting children as soldiers has become a phenomenon under current conflict and pose a challenge to the government in terms of honoring international commitments included in signed agreements.

"The government is implementing a plan for banning recruiting children in cooperation with UNICEF," Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Ibtihaj al-Kamal said.


Health Minister discusses with WHO emergency operations project
Planning Minister seeks Japanese's support for infrastructure of services
Yemen participates in the 7th China-Arab States Expo
Health Minister Calls for Teamwork Ahead of Key Health Summit
Leadership Council Chairman Sounds Alarm on Iranian Arms Transfers to Houthis
Foreign Minister Meets with UNFPA Resident Representative
Tareq Saleh follows Up relief efforts for flood victims Hodeida
Cabinet Discusses Recent Developments, Government Performance, and Disaster Response Efforts
Taiz Governor Discusses Development Projects with Swiss Agency and UNICEF Representatives
Prime Minister Meets with Dutch Ambassador to Discuss Cooperation and Development

About Saba News Agency | Usage Agreement | Contact Us