The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development concludes its participation in the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification

Yesterday, Saturday, December 7, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development concluded its participation in the Youth Forum within the work of the Sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP16), which was held during the period 5-7 December in the presence and participation of a group of officials, experts, stakeholders and representatives of relevant authorities.

The Ministry's participation in the conference came through leading the Youth Forum, organizing and designing its activities, and coordinating with relevant parties. In addition, an informative booth was organized throughout the conference to highlight the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development's role in the conference topics, showcasing its achievements and initiatives in youth development, reflecting its pivotal role in community development. This allowed conference visitors to learn more about the Ministry. The Director General of Youth Development, Mr. Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, participated in the closing ceremony of the Youth Forum and the high-level dialogue session entitled: Empowering and engaging youth in combating desertification, land degradation, and drought, and shaping the future of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). This participation aims to highlight the efforts of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and its Youth Development Strategy launched in early 2024, in the field of youth empowerment in the social development sector. It also seeks to coordinate efforts among various stakeholders to contribute to enhancing the role of youth in Saudi society and to showcase youth development areas and future development avenues.

It is noteworthy that the participation of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in the Youth Forum of the Sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP16) comes from its commitment to enhancing the role of youth as a key element in achieving sustainable development, and stresses the importance of their integration into economic and social life, to be an active part in building the future of the Kingdom, as the activities of Peoples' Day provided an opportunity for young people, youth associations, and non-profit sector organizations to interact with the activities and topics of the conference, and discuss their initiatives and ideas, through their focus on youth, women, and local communities. It also highlighted the role of youth of both sexes, the civil society system, and the elements that enhance youth awareness, and their role in decision-making.

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