The Minister of Social Affairs discusses with the United Nations Population Fund enhancing social protection and humanitarian response for displaced persons.

Minister of Social Affairs Discusses Humanitarian Response with UNFPA

The Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Mukhtar Al-Yafai, met today in the temporary capital of Aden with Francesco Galiteri, the representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). They explored ways to enhance joint cooperation in social protection and humanitarian response for displaced individuals.

Coordination Mechanisms for Humanitarian Interventions

During the meeting, they addressed the need to develop coordination mechanisms between government entities and local partner organizations. This collaboration aims to expand humanitarian interventions and improve services for the most vulnerable populations. They also discussed the humanitarian situation in Taiz Governorate and the Al-Sabiah areas in Lahij Governorate, focusing on the needs of displaced and affected families.

Urgent Humanitarian Response Needed

Minister Al-Yafai emphasized the importance of intensifying humanitarian responses for displaced individuals and those affected in Taiz and Al-Sabiah. He called for efforts to deliver aid to residents in besieged areas and to broaden interventions to include displaced families in Aden and Lahij.

Support for Health Facilities

The minister stressed the necessity of supporting health facilities with medications, medical supplies, and fuel to ensure the continuity of services. He also highlighted the need to enhance the work of mobile medical teams and to integrate displaced health workers into health centers and field teams.

Implementation of Social Protection Programs

Al-Yafai pointed out the importance of implementing social protection programs in coordination with the ministry and according to national frameworks. This includes the strategic framework for social protection 2025-2030 and the national child protection plan 2026-2029, while adhering to organized procedures for receiving aid and executing activities.

UNFPA’s Rapid Response Initiatives

For his part, the UNFPA representative outlined the fund’s programs for rapid response to displaced individuals. He discussed the provision of emergency assistance during the initial hours of displacement, as well as support for protection services, referral systems, and psychological and social support. He also emphasized the role of health workers and mobile medical teams in affected areas.

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