The Ministry of Social Development participates in the 2nd meeting of the working team to amend the context of the unified regulation to empower persons with disabilities in Riyadh

01-06-2024

Mr. Sadiq Sahwan, Rehabilitation Welfare Director at the Ministry of Social Development, participated in the 2nd meeting of the working team to amend the context of the unified regulation to empower persons with disabilities in the GCC countries, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which was organized by the General Secretariat of the GCC, in the presence of legal specialists from the Ministries of Social Development Affairs in the GCC countries, the Bureau Office of the Council of Ministers of Labor and the Council of Ministers of Social Affairs in the GCC countries. In this context, the Rehabilitation Welfare Director expressed his appreciation for the efforts made by the team, and its commitment to developing legislation and empowering persons with disabilities, stressing the importance of adopting the unified law within the system of general rules, to provide legal protection, and enhance opportunities for participation and development for them, pointing out the importance of reviewing and updating the relevant laws and legislation, to ensure their compatibility with international best practices, as well as achieving social and economic integration for this category in the Gulf society. During the meeting, several main topics were discussed and amendments to the unified law were examined to enhance the rights of persons with disabilities and empower them in various fields, including enhancing education and vocational training, ensuring appropriate job opportunities, health care, access to public services, and community participation rights. Experiences and opinions were exchanged between team members and challenges and opportunities were reviewed to achieve positive change in the reality of persons with disabilities. The importance of coordination between member states was also emphasized, to exchange experiences and unify efforts made in this field.