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Zawya
29-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan's social protection strategy empowers vulnerable groups through jobs
AMMAN — Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa on Wednesday participated in the closing ceremony of the 'Towards a Comprehensive National Social Protection System' project, implemented by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and UNICEF with support from the EU. In her remarks, Bani Mustafa underscored the project's significance in building a sustainable and inclusive social protection system by strengthening policy frameworks and mechanisms that promote decent job opportunities for vulnerable groups. She noted that the initiative aligns with the key pillars of the National Social Protection Strategy 2025–2033, which aims to shift targeted groups from aid dependence to empowerment, ensure access to fair and decent employment, and strengthen the system's ability to respond to future shocks and recovery phases, according to a ministry statement. The minister announced that work is underway to develop a comprehensive coordination mechanism for shock-responsive interventions as part of the strategy's implementation. Additionally, an early social warning system is being developed in cooperation with the National Centre for Security and Crisis Management (NCSCM) to improve preparedness and response. Bani Mustafa also highlighted the growing challenges posed by climate change, which disproportionately affect the most vulnerable populations and communities. Regarding the project's outcomes, she stressed its role in enhancing integrated coordination and strategic planning, monitoring government efforts in the social protection and employment sectors, and reinforcing national systems to improve access to both labour market opportunities and social safety nets. She added that the project plays a key role in promoting decent employment through skill-based training initiatives designed to prepare beneficiaries for sustainable integration into the labour market. The project has achieved "outstanding" results that can be promoted to launch such projects and programs in the future, she noted. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
South China Morning Post
09-05-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Make decent work for all a policy goal in Hong Kong
Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at [email protected] or filling in this Google form . Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification Advertisement I refer to your editorial , 'Putting Hong Kong's workers first on this Labour Day' (May 1). Social justice is based on the principle that everyone deserves equal rights, opportunities and dignity regardless of their background. It calls for removing barriers that prevent people from reaching their full potential and insists on fairness in how society's resources and benefits are shared. Achieving social justice isn't just about lofty ideals – it's about concrete changes in everyday life, especially in the world of work. In Hong Kong, the pursuit of social justice is closely linked to the need for decent work for all. Although the city is well-known for its economic dynamism, many workers do not enjoy the security and respect that should come with employment. The gap between the wealthy and the working poor has widened in recent years, with stagnant wages and high living costs putting pressure on millions of families. For many, especially those in low-paid or unstable jobs in sectors such as retail, hospitality and the gig economy, work does not guarantee a decent standard of living. Advertisement The situation is even tougher for ethnic minorities, who often face systemic challenges such as language barriers, discrimination and limited access to quality education and training. These disadvantages push many into low-income, insecure jobs, making upward social mobility more challenging and exclusion more likely. Women, young people and migrant workers are also at heightened risk of exploitation, especially as the Covid-19 pandemic exposed and deepened existing vulnerabilities.
