AMMAN — The UN Economic and Social
Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) launched a regional initiative aimed at
reducing inequities in the Arab world by providing work possibilities for young
people, enhancing their skills, and facilitating their job training.
اضافة اعلان
The “Josour” initiative was launched at the first
Arab Forum for Equality, which took place over two days in Amman.
Rola Al-Dashti, the UN undersecretary-general and
ESCWA’s executive, said the initiative brings together those who present
possibilities with those who have the potential to innovate for societal
development, and it will be implemented in every Arab country.
She urged the business sector to provide
opportunities for young people, train them, and invest in their potential,
ideas, and talents in order to bridge societal gaps.
The First Arab Forum for Equality called for
establishing comprehensive social safety systems, improved school quality and
retention rates, more affordable housing, gender equality, women’s empowerment,
and the inclusion of individuals with disabilities.
In a statement, it also advocated the formulation of
social and economic development strategies based on collaboration between state
institutions, the business sector, and civil society in order to combat
corruption, improve transparency, and develop rules and regulations that are
responsive to changing societal requirements.
The Forum also called for the adoption of policies that
would increase access to education, work, and social security for individuals
with disabilities, women, and residents of remote areas, as well as their
participation in decision-making.
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