Amman: Minister of Social Development Wafaa Bani Mustafa engaged in discussions with UNICEF Representative in Amman Marc Rubin to explore enhancing collaboration in various social protection initiatives. Bani Mustafa emphasized the importance of strengthening the partnership to support vulnerable groups, especially children and women.
According to Jordan News Agency, Bani Mustafa reviewed joint programs, focusing on efforts to support the update of the National Social Protection Strategy (2025-2033). This involves assistance in national consultations, technical events, and contributions to the strategy’s launch. The discussions also covered cooperation in implementing priority initiatives under the strategy and building media capacities alongside the Ministry of Government Communication and the Jordan Media Institute. A key project discussed was the crisis- and shock-responsive social protection initiative, supported by UNICEF and the World Food Programme, in partnership with the National Centre for Security and Crisis Management.
Bani Mustafa acknowledged UNICEF’s contribution to strengthening civil society engagement by classifying associations, activating their roles, and supporting development centers and the “Makani” program. She highlighted the importance of raising awareness and education related to the social work profession. The conversation also touched on expanding future cooperation to enhance shock- and crisis-responsive social protection systems, supporting integrated services for children and women, and building the ministry’s institutional and digital capacities.
UNICEF’s representative in Amman praised the fruitful cooperation with the ministry in recent years, which has supported various programs and served the ministry’s objectives in aiding targeted groups. He expressed optimism for deeper joint cooperation in social fields.