Malek Ezzahi, Minister of Social Affairs, participated on Monday via videoconference in the opening of the international symposium on “Social Achievements and Economic Challenges” organised by the Algerian Ministry of National Solidarity, Family Affairs and the Status of Women, in cooperation with the United Nations Population Fund.
The conference in Algeria was attended by a large number of Arab and African ministers of social affairs, the Vice-President of the All-China Women’s Federation, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Africa, and a number of representatives of UN and regional bodies, as well as experts and researchers.
In a recorded speech broadcast at the opening session, Ezzahi said the meeting was an ideal opportunity to exchange experiences and best practices in social development policies to achieve social justice, especially for groups with special needs.
The symposium will focus on issues related to the care of different social groups, in particular women, young people, the disab
led and the elderly.
Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse