The Minister of National Solidarity, Family and Women’s Status, Soraya Mouloudji, held talks on Thursday in Algiers with the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Algeria, Ambassador Savina Claudia Ammassari, who commended the country for its efforts to strengthen and optimize social‑partnership mechanisms. This was stated in a communiqué issued by the Ministry of National Solidarity, which added that Mouloudji presented the Algerian experience in social protection, women’s advancement and family‑support policies.
The minister then highlighted the mechanisms adopted for child welfare, as well as the schemes designed to facilitate socio‑economic integration for persons with specific needs, in line with Algeria’s international commitments, including those stemming from the most recent World Summit on Disability.
For her part, Savina Claudia Ammassari praised Algeria’s achievements in providing support for various social groups, as well as the efforts deployed in favor of persons with specific needs, particularly children with autism spectrum disorders. She further welcomed the implementation of economic‑empowerment programs for women, together with measures to promote and protect their rights, according to the same source.
The UN official also underscored the importance of programs being rolled out on the ground to foster inclusion and strengthen the rights of concerned persons, arguing that these initiatives reflect an emerging dynamic of cooperation between Algeria and UN agencies.
Discussions between the two parties also focused on deepening cooperation with UNICEF in view of operationalizing the 2026–2027 joint action program, centered on “the best interests of the child,” through support for child‑protection programs and the refinement of prevention and awareness‑raising mechanisms. The sides affirmed that continued consultation and coordination are essential to achieving shared objectives.
The two sides moreover examined ways to step up joint cooperation in the development of social research and studies, which are regarded as key decision‑support tools based on scientific evidence. These efforts aim to strengthen social programs, improve public social services, and enhance the support mechanisms for targeted groups.
It should be noted that the meeting took place in the presence of the head of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) office in Algeria, Faiza Bendriss, the representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Katarina Johansson, and the UNAIDS representative (the United Nations program coordinating the global response to HIV/AIDS) in Algeria, Soraya Alam.