- Ahmed Al-Majed briefed Dr. Rita Columbia on the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives of empowering and developing social work
- UN official praised the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development’s efforts toward developing a national child protection strategy
RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Majed recently received UN Resident Coordinator in Saudi Arabia Dr. Rita Columbia and her accompanying delegation at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh.
The two officials discussed aspects of cooperation and future partnerships, as well as the UN’s support for women and their empowerment in society, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
Al-Majed briefed Columbia on the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives of empowering and developing social work.
The UN official praised the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development’s efforts toward developing a national child protection strategy in the Kingdom, saying that the plan will influence practices in other countries, and will contribute to the Kingdom’s participation in UNICEF platforms.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development is boosting international cooperation and promoting strategic partnerships, as well as exchanging knowledge in order to benefit from the experiences of other countries in the field.
