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Morocco World
3 days ago
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Morocco Calls for Unity to Address Global Social Development Challenges
Rabat — Morocco's permanent Ambassador to the UN Omar Hilale has urged countries to work together on a unified vision to tackle the world's growing social development challenges during a high-level Arab regional meeting in Tunis this week. Hilale, who co-facilitates negotiations for the Second World Summit on Social Development, said this unified approach will help guarantee peace, prosperity, and social stability across the globe, including in Arab nations. Speaking via video during yesterday's closing session of the two-day meeting, Hilale pointed out that addressing these challenges requires fresh approaches and new policies that respect cultural, religious, and ethnic differences. He said that diversity should become a driver of excellence while protecting each nation's and region's priorities. The meeting took place in preparation for the Second World Summit on Social Development, which will be held in Doha this November. Negotiations show promise Current negotiations take place in an atmosphere of openness, inclusion, and transparency, Hilale argued, noting they aim to pave the way for a concise political declaration that focuses on coordinated action. He stressed the importance of strengthening the emerging international consensus around a new vision for social development that serves multilateral social action goals. The World Summit's conclusions will support Arab participation in negotiations and improve chances of reaching consensus on the upcoming summit's declaration, Hilale confidently argued. The UN General Assembly President appointed Hilale in March 2024, alongside Belgium's ambassador, to co-facilitate UN negotiations on the World Summit's political declaration. Meeting focuses on key challenges The Arab regional meeting organized thematic sessions around three main topics. These include multi-dimensional poverty in the Arab region, social and economic inclusion of vulnerable groups, and social development amid armed conflicts and natural disasters. Participants called for developing an Arab vision that reflects commitments from the Copenhagen Summit. This includes promoting social participation, achieving inclusion, pooling efforts, and modernizing social policies to eliminate poverty and exclusion while creating decent job opportunities for everyone. Morocco shares its experience For his part, Rachid Kadida, director of social development at Morocco's Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, spoke of the country's experience in fighting poverty. The official outlined the country's investments in social protection and inclusion, efforts to strengthen social cohesion, programs to empower vulnerable groups, and improvements to care services. The meeting concluded with the presentation of a draft document outlining Arab priorities for the Second World Summit on Social Development. However, participants postponed approval to review proposed amendments. The document will guide Arab nations' positions at the global summit, where world leaders will discuss strategies to address social development challenges facing communities worldwide. Tags: Arab meetingMoroccoSocial developmentUN
Daily Tribune
10-06-2025
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- Daily Tribune
UN Conference Sets Stage for Arab Solidarity on Disability Rights
Bahrain's Minister of Social Development, H.E. Osama bin Saleh Al Asfoor, chaired a key ministerial meeting of Arab states on the sidelines of the 18th Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, held at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Al Asfoor led the gathering as President of the 44th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs, hosted by the League of Arab States. The high-level meeting brought together ministers and heads of delegations from across the Arab world to discuss strengthening collective efforts in promoting the rights of persons with disabilities. In his opening remarks, Minister Al Asfoor highlighted Bahrain's unwavering dedication—under the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the guidance of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister—to building an inclusive society that safeguards the dignity and rights of persons with disabilities. He emphasized Bahrain's continued efforts to implement policies and legislation that promote full integration and equal opportunities for all. Al Asfoor praised the United Nations' pivotal role in supporting disability and social development agendas, while also commending the strong and fruitful partnership between the UN and Arab states in advancing these causes. The minister called for deeper regional collaboration, greater exchange of successful practices, and intensified joint action to create comprehensive and sustainable solutions for people with disabilities. He underscored the importance of fulfilling international commitments and aligning Arab efforts with global standards. Before concluding, Al Asfoor expressed his gratitude to the General Secretariat of the Arab League—particularly its UN mission and the council's technical secretariat—for organizing the meeting. He lauded the Arab world's ongoing efforts to protect and empower persons with disabilities, noting that such initiatives reflect a shared regional resolve to present a unified voice on the global stage. The meeting also marked a crucial moment of coordination ahead of the Second World Summit on Social Development, scheduled to take place in the State of Qatar this November—an event anticipated to reinforce Arab and international momentum around disability rights and inclusive development.
