Tunisia's Minister of Family, Women, Childhood, and Elderly Affairs, Asma Jabri, has announced that the ministry is working on establishing specialized teams to support women and children victims of violence. This move is part of the government's efforts to address the growing social challenges facing Tunisian families. Jabri made the announcement during a joint session of the National Council of Regions and Districts' Social Services and Development Committee and the People's Assembly of Tunisia's Health, Women, Family, and Social Affairs Committee.
The minister highlighted the importance of developing public policies that respond to changing societal needs. She noted that the ministry's research center, the Center for Research, Studies, Documentation, and Information on Women (CRIDIF), has conducted a study on the phenomenon of divorce in Tunisia to identify its causes and review existing policies and interventions. The ministry is also working on a program to prepare couples for marriage by training municipal officials to provide them with counseling and guidance.
Jabri emphasized the need for programs to support parents in understanding the needs of new generations and addressing current educational challenges. The ministry is also working on empowering women economically through various programs and interventions. The minister noted that the ministry is working to unify programs and enhance coordination between different ministries and structures to ensure more effective implementation.
The establishment of specialized teams to support women and children victims of violence is part of the ministry's efforts to improve intervention mechanisms and provide better access to services. The teams will be set up in different regions of the country to provide support and counseling to victims of violence. This move is expected to improve the overall response to violence against women and children in Tunisia.
The minister also highlighted the ministry's efforts to improve the care of elderly people in Tunisia. She noted that the ministry is working to review the regulations governing care institutions for the elderly and to update the standards for their activities. This move aims to improve the services provided to the elderly and to enhance their living conditions.
The ministry's budget for 2027 is estimated at 331.690 million dinars, allocated across various sectors, including 58% for employment expenses, 6% for operating expenses, 21% for investment expenses, and 16% for intervention expenses. The establishment of specialized teams to support women and children victims of violence is part of the ministry's efforts to address the growing social challenges facing Tunisian families.
The ministry's efforts to address violence against women and children are crucial in the context of Tunisia's efforts to promote social justice and protect human rights. The establishment of specialized teams to support victims of violence is a key step towards providing better protection and support to those affected by violence.
Key points
- The Tunisian government is working to establish specialized teams to support women and children victims of violence across the country.
- The teams will be set up in different regions of the country to provide support and counseling to victims of violence.
- The ministry's budget for 2027 is estimated at 331.690 million dinars, allocated across various sectors.
