Dr. Samah Hamad Visits Bethlehem Girls Care Center, Stresses Protection and Empowerment
Bethlehem – Acting Minister of Social Development and Minister of State for Relief Affairs, H.E. Dr. Samah Hamad, conducted a field visit to the Girls Care Center affiliated with the Directorate of Social Development in Bethlehem Governorate. She was accompanied by the Minister of Women’s Affairs, H.E. Dr. Muna Al-Khalili. They were received by Ms. Saeeda Al-Atrash, Director of the Directorate of Social Development in Bethlehem, Ms. Sanaa Abu Luban, Director of the Center, and several staff members.
During their tour of the center’s facilities, the two ministers were briefed on the status of services provided to the resident girls and listened to a detailed presentation by the center’s administration outlining the key challenges and shortages facing operations, particularly regarding administrative and logistical needs essential to improving the quality of care and protection services.
A broad dialogue session was held, discussing legislative aspects related to juvenile protection and women’s empowerment, in addition to various social issues concerning the rights of girls and women. Dr. Hamad emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to developing specialized care and protection policies that take into account the social and psychological conditions of the resident girls, and to enhancing their integration into society.
Dr. Hamad also highlighted the importance of partnership between the Ministry of Social Development and the Ministry of Women’s Affairs in building a comprehensive social protection system that addresses the needs of the most vulnerable groups, particularly under the current challenging economic and humanitarian circumstances.
For her part, Minister Al-Khalili affirmed that empowering girls and strengthening their rights is a national priority, emphasizing the importance of ongoing coordination to ensure a safe and supportive environment for girls.
The visit concluded with a call to unify efforts to ensure the sustainability and quality of services, thereby strengthening the protection and empowerment of girls within a safe and supportive setting.
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