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Saba Yemen
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Social Affairs Ministry organizes event on International Day of Cooperatives
Sana'a – Saba: The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor organized a commemorative event on Sunday on the occasion of the International Day of Cooperatives, under the slogan "Cooperatives: Sustainable Solutions for Building a Better Future," in collaboration with partners in cooperative and developmental work. During the event, the First Deputy Prime Minister, Scholar Mohammed Muftah, emphasized the importance of cooperative work in nation-building through expansion in agricultural, industrial, educational, construction, and development fields. He praised the organization of the event to establish the principles of cooperation as a culture, religion, heritage, and civilizational legacy. He stressed the need to regulate cooperative work legally, morally, and ethically at all levels. Muftah noted that Yemen is inherently a cooperative society, as evidenced by its collaboration in various aspects of work, such as transforming mountains into agricultural terraces, which expanded Yemen's farmland manyfold. He called for organizing a conference to activate cooperative work, yielding practical results that reflect the orientations of the Revolution Leader in advancing human development. He also touched on the anniversary of the Karbala tragedy, which reflected the dangerous deviation in the nation's history, and drew parallels to the current violations in Gaza, where bloodshed, starvation, and Arab and Islamic inaction persist amid Western and Arab complicity—necessitating cooperation to correct the situation. Mohammed Al-Durra, Deputy Head of the Shura Council, attended the event, where Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Local Administration and Rural Development Mohammed Al-Madani commended the Ministry of Social Affairs' efforts in developing cooperative work. He highlighted the significant attention given to cooperatives despite current challenges. Al-Madani discussed the social and economic role of cooperative associations in development, noting that social affairs offices and cooperatives in provinces manage completed cooperative projects across various fields. He stressed Yemen's need to document cooperative efforts, especially during years of aggression and siege, evaluate experiences, and develop them further. He also emphasized the necessity of a cooperative work strategy to adapt to changes and meet needs at all levels. The event was attended by Dr. Ali Sheiban, Minister of Health and Environment, and Fahd Al-Azzi, Deputy Director of the Presidential Office. Samir Bajjalah, Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, noted that the event coincided with Ashura, urging lessons to be drawn in unity and cooperation to restore the nation's role in facing current challenges. Bajjalah affirmed the ministry's commitment to promoting cooperative principles in social work, highlighting that state leaders' participation reflects their dedication to advancing social work and empowering the ministry. He urged social affairs offices in provinces to cooperate with local authorities to achieve sustainable development. Ali Al-Razami, Deputy Minister of Social Affairs for Development, stressed the need for collaborative efforts among partners to elevate cooperatives as a fundamental pillar in societal progress and national economic growth. He noted the revolutionary leadership and Supreme Political Council's interest in cooperatives, including establishing productive associations for agricultural supplies, transformative industries, and livestock, while reactivating and correcting previous cooperative projects. Al-Razami highlighted the ministry's efforts through workshops for governors , local authorities, developing a model system for multi-purpose cooperatives, and creating a comprehensive database. The ministry also seeks to complete cooperative legislation, establish a cooperative institute for capacity building, and hold consultative meetings with government bodies and associations to assess the current state of cooperative work. Mubarak Al-Qaili, Head of the Cooperative and Agricultural Union, emphasized cooperatives' vital role in development and crisis response. He considered the event a key step to advancing cooperative work across fields and expanding production. He urged associations to seize the opportunity to activate their role, despite challenges such as stalled projects that require collective solutions. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
29-05-2025
- General
- Saba Yemen
Yemeni association for care & rehabilitation of blind celebrates marriage of 88 couples
Sana'a - Saba: The Yemeni Association for the Care and Rehabilitation of the Blind in Sana'a celebrated on Thursday the marriage of 88 couples in the eighth mass wedding for the blind, organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor and funded by the Fund for the Care and Rehabilitation of the Disabled. During the ceremony, Sultan Al-Samai, a member of the Supreme Political Council, congratulated the newlyweds on completing half of their faith (an Islamic reference to marriage) and entering married life. He described the celebration as a unifying national event, bringing together participants from various Yemeni provinces. Al-Samai emphasized that Yemen will remain united and strong in facing challenges posed by enemies seeking to divide it. He expressed gratitude to the supporters and contributors who made the eighth mass wedding possible, highlighting how the participants proved that disability does not prevent individuals from achieving their aspirations and building family lives. Meanwhile, Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Samir Bajjalah congratulated the couples on their marriage and completing half of their faith. He praised all attendees for joining the celebration of the blind couples in their eighth mass wedding and commended the care and support of the Revolution Leader, Sayyed Abdulmalik Badruddin Al-Houthi, in meeting the needs of vulnerable groups. Bajjalah also acknowledged the Fund for the Care and Rehabilitation of the Disabled for supporting the blind and organizing the mass wedding, which coincides with Yemen's celebrations of the 35th National Day of the Yemeni Republic (May 22). He called for facilitating marriage and reducing dowry costs to help young people build stable lives. The event was attended by leaders from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, the Capital Secretariat, the Fund for the Care of the Disabled, and various associations. Hamoud Al-Naqeeb, head of the Social Affairs Committee in the Capital Secretariat and honorary president of the association, thanked the Fund and all contributors for organizing the mass wedding for a segment of society deserving of care and attention. He noted that the wedding, held under the slogan "You Are Not Alone – With Gaza Even in Our Joys," reflects the greatness of the Yemeni people in their unity, resilience in confronting aggression , challenges, and their commitment to the nation's causes, including supporting Gaza. For his part, Abdulaziz Balhaj, head of the Yemeni Association for the Care of the Blind, affirmed the association's commitment to continuing efforts to support the blind and ensure their rights to education, employment, and marriage. He thanked the sponsors, contributors, and organizing committees for their role in facilitating the eighth mass wedding and welcoming couples from across Yemen. The ceremony, attended by social leaders, relatives of the couples, and other guests, featured choral performances, traditional heritage segments, and the distribution of gifts provided by the Fund and sponsoring companies. Additionally, the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor was honored for his efforts in supporting societal issues, vulnerable groups, and people with disabilities. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Ministry of Social Affairs Condemns Zionist Aggression on Sana'a Airport
Sana'a – SABA: The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, along with its affiliated units, condemned the crime committed by the Zionist enemy in targeting Sana'a International Airport. In a statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (SABA), the Ministry explained that the bombing of the airport runway and a Yemeni Airlines civilian aircraft with four airstrikes is part of a series of crimes perpetrated by the Zionist entity in Yemen and Palestine, deliberately and systematically targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure. The Ministry described the targeting of a civilian aircraft scheduled for pilgrimage transport and medical evacuations abroad as a heinous crime and a blatant violation of international laws and conventions. The statement called on the international community and humanitarian organizations—foremost among them the United Nations—to shoulder their humanitarian and legal responsibilities toward the Yemeni and Palestinian peoples, who are being subjected to crimes against humanity. It urged action to stop the Zionist entity's attacks. The Ministry also called on free people around the world to protest the crimes and violations of the Israeli regime, to pressure governments supporting the Zionist entity, and to initiate steps toward holding war criminals accountable. The statement reaffirmed Yemen's right to respond to the Israeli aggression and reiterated the steadfast support of the Yemeni people for the Palestinian cause, rejecting the ongoing genocide against the people of besieged Gaza. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Bajaalah discusses Ministry's Emergency Plan with Al-Mutamayiz
Sana'a - Saba: The Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Samir Bajmalah discussed on Sunday with Ali Al-Mutamayiz, Deputy Assistant Director of the Prime Minister's Office for Planning Affairs, the emergency preparedness plan for the ministry and its affiliated units. The meeting, attended by the ministry's planning team and several planning specialists from the Prime Minister's Office, reviewed the priorities and general directives for drafting next year's (1447 AH) plan in the fields of social affairs and labor, in line with the leadership's guidance. Minister Bajaalah stressed the importance of coordinated efforts among all relevant entities and translating the directives of the Revolution Leader into practical cooperation to address emergencies—especially amid escalating U.S. aggression and its criminal attacks on Yemen. He noted that the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, along with its affiliated units, is committed to fulfilling its role in social protection, disability care, disaster relief (both natural and man-made), and improving labor conditions and workers' rights—all based on a practical vision, scientific methodology, and well-studied plans. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Workshop launches to advance inclusion of persons with disabilities in Yemen
Sana'a - Saba: A mobilization and advocacy workshop aimed at implementing the National Strategy for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2025 commenced on Wednesday in the capital Sana'a. Organized by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor in collaboration with Handicap, the two-day event brings together 40 government agencies, relevant local associations, and international organizations. The workshop's focus is on the implementation plan of the National Strategy, encompassing its objectives, initiatives, and activities designed to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities. At the opening ceremony, Yasser Sharaf al-Din, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, underscored the critical importance of protecting vulnerable groups, particularly people with disabilities, citing it as a humanitarian and legal obligation under international humanitarian law and UN conventions, including the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Sharaf al-Din criticized the significant reduction in financial and programmatic support for vulnerable groups and the withdrawal of some international organizations, arguing that these actions contradict their founding principles, especially given the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen, where millions, including persons with disabilities and displaced individuals, rely on aid. He condemned the withdrawal or reduction of support due to political pressure as a blatant violation of the principles of neutrality and independence enshrined in the UN's core values. He questioned the concept of global justice when the most needy are marginalized by discriminatory decisions that weaponize starvation and impose sudden withdrawals without alternatives, asserting that this contradicts international conventions and principles that should not turn aid into a tool of political coercion. Sharaf al-Din deemed such funding decisions without exhausting humanitarian and legal options as a dereliction of responsibility, especially considering the UN Refugee Agency's reports of over 20 million people in need in Yemen, with numbers rising as funding declines. He urged international organizations to adhere to their charters and avoid making support programs subject to political fluctuations. He also called for reprioritizing funding for programs targeting persons with disabilities, displaced persons, and other vulnerable groups, ensuring their needs are integrated into all phases of the humanitarian response. Furthermore, he advocated for stronger partnerships with local organizations possessing the expertise and capacity to reach target populations and urged the utilization of the workshop's outcomes to guide organizations' plans in supporting the needs of persons with disabilities, who constitute approximately 15 percent of the population. Abdullah Binyan, President of the National Federation of Associations for the Disabled, referenced the Berlin International Declaration, which emphasized the protection and care of persons with disabilities and stipulated that 15 percent of projects should be allocated to their care and protection. He stressed the importance of developing inclusive programs and plans as a fundamental human rights principle. He urged organizations in the disability sector to implement more projects addressing the needs of this vulnerable segment. Amir al-Warith, Executive Director of the Social Welfare Fund, and Othman al-Selwi, Chairman of the Monitoring and Follow-up Committee of the National Strategy and Deputy Executive Director of the Fund for the Disabled, both emphasized the importance of coordinating efforts among government agencies, local disability organizations, and international organizations to meet the basic needs of persons with disabilities. Al-Selwi noted that the Monitoring and Follow-up Committee has secured 25 rights for persons with disabilities, signed with relevant official entities, and that work is underway for their implementation. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
