Tunisian Family Minister Asma Gabri has stressed the importance of continuing the partnership between the Ministry and the Tunisian Scouts to support awareness efforts directed at children and families. This partnership aims to develop life skills for individuals and promote a culture of prevention. The Minister made these remarks while supervising the annual ceremony of the Tunisian Scouts, highlighting the organization's role in implementing public policies related to childhood, family, and youth.

The Minister emphasized that building Tunisia starts with investing in its children and youth. She considers the Tunisian Scouts a key national partner in implementing public policies and programs, particularly those related to childhood, family, and youth. The Ministry relies on the Scouts to support efforts to protect childhood, enhance family capabilities, and prevent risky behaviors.

The partnership between the Ministry and the Tunisian Scouts focuses on priorities related to protecting childhood, supporting family capacities, and preventing risky behaviors. The Minister highlighted the importance of promoting digital safety for children, combating bullying and violence, and encouraging participation, citizenship, and volunteering. These efforts aim to provide safe spaces for children and youth, especially in areas that need such initiatives the most.

During the ceremony, the Tunisian Scouts honored Minister Asma Gabri for her efforts and contributions to supporting the organization's activities and programs. The Minister also supervised a parade where scouts who received the Order of Scout Merit and members of the National Committee for Camps and Summer Activities were honored. Additionally, leaders who won the first prize in the Arab Scout Competition for the Arab Youth Award were recognized.

The ceremony was attended by Mohammed Ali Khayari, the General Commander of the Tunisian Scouts, Michel Lubichow, representative of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Tunisia, and Rym Viala, head of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) office in Tunisia. The event was also attended by members of the General Command, leaders, and scouts.

Minister Gabri expressed her confidence that Tunisia can build on its human resources, institutions, and national organizations to achieve development. She emphasized the importance of collaborative work in increasing the country's strength and effectiveness. The Minister's speech highlighted the shared goal of building a better future for Tunisia, focusing on its children and youth.

The partnership between the Ministry and the Tunisian Scouts reflects the government's commitment to investing in human capital and promoting a culture of volunteering and community service. The organization's efforts to develop life skills and promote citizenship and participation align with the Ministry's goals to build a stronger, more resilient Tunisia.

Key points

  • The Tunisian government continues to support its partnership with the Tunisian Scouts to protect childhood and develop youth skills.
  • The partnership focuses on priorities related to protecting childhood, supporting family capacities, and preventing risky behaviors.
  • The organization was honored for its efforts in promoting a culture of prevention and providing safe spaces for children and youth.

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