Sana’a - Saba:
Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Samir Baja'alah chaired a meeting on Tuesday to discuss reactivating Yemen’s Child Protection Cluster amid ongoing humanitarian and economic challenges.
The meeting included key government officials, representatives from international and local organizations, and child protection partners.
Discussions focused on the impact of recent withdrawals by some international organizations and suspension of aid to vulnerable groups.
The minister emphasized that child protection is a moral, legal, and humanitarian duty requiring coordinated national and international efforts. He condemned the abrupt withdrawal of aid groups, describing it as a violation of humanitarian principles that worsens suffering and disrupts essential services for millions.
The minister urged organizations to reconsider their decisions and collaborate to ensure the sustainability of child protection programs. The meeting also reviewed activities and challenges faced in the first half of 2025, highlighting reductions in aid coverage and services.
Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Samir Baja'alah chaired a meeting on Tuesday to discuss reactivating Yemen’s Child Protection Cluster amid ongoing humanitarian and economic challenges.
The meeting included key government officials, representatives from international and local organizations, and child protection partners.
Discussions focused on the impact of recent withdrawals by some international organizations and suspension of aid to vulnerable groups.
The minister emphasized that child protection is a moral, legal, and humanitarian duty requiring coordinated national and international efforts. He condemned the abrupt withdrawal of aid groups, describing it as a violation of humanitarian principles that worsens suffering and disrupts essential services for millions.
The minister urged organizations to reconsider their decisions and collaborate to ensure the sustainability of child protection programs. The meeting also reviewed activities and challenges faced in the first half of 2025, highlighting reductions in aid coverage and services.