Amman: Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Trk on Tuesday to discuss expanding cooperation in social development and human rights.
According to Jordan News Agency, during the meeting, Bani Mustafa emphasized that Jordan, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, is making steady progress in enhancing its human rights framework. This progress is being achieved through the development of legislation, policies, and institutional procedures aimed at safeguarding public freedoms, ensuring equal opportunities, and reinforcing protection mechanisms to combat all forms of discrimination.
Bani Mustafa highlighted the significant strides Jordan has made in promoting public participation among various segments of society. She underscored advances in social rights, particularly for groups requiring greater protection, including measures to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities and achievements in advancing women's rights and protecting women from violence.
The Minister also reviewed the progress in developing an inclusive and sustainable social protection system focused on empowerment and rights-based inclusion as part of Jordan's national development priorities.
The discussions between Bani Mustafa and Trk also covered several social programs implemented by the Ministry of Social Development for targeted groups, as they explored ways to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.