Somalia and Türkiye strengthen social cooperation
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Caasimada Online
Illustrative image · Ridwan Bukhari · Pexels · Licence PexelsSomali Family Minister Khadiija Al-Makhzoumi and her Turkish counterpart Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş signed an agreement to strengthen social services and family protection policies. The agreement notably provides for exchanges of expertise on women’s and children’s rights, according to Caasimada.
Somalia and Türkiye signed in Antalya an agreement to strengthen their cooperation in social services and family protection policies. The text was signed by Khadiija Maxamed Al-Makhzoumi, Somali Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, and Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, Turkish Minister of Family and Social Services, according to Caasimada Online.
The two ministries plan in particular to exchange knowledge, experience and practices in family protection and the development of social services. The agreement also covers the protection of women’s and children’s rights, the prevention of violence against women and the protection of children from risks linked to digital environments.
The cooperation will also cover health services, education, support and rehabilitation for people with disabilities and older people. Training sessions, conferences, seminars and expert exchanges are planned, according to Caasimada Online.
Khadiija Al-Makhzoumi said Somalia wished to draw on Türkiye’s experience to develop family protection and the rights of women, children and vulnerable groups. The Somali minister also took part in Antalya in a meeting on the sidelines of COP31 devoted to a just climate transition and the effects of droughts and floods on Somali families.
