Amman, Aug. 4 (Petra) -- Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Tuesday to discuss expanding cooperation in social development and human rights.

During the meeting, Bani Mustafa said Jordan, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, is steadily advancing efforts to strengthen its human rights framework by developing legislation, policies, and institutional procedures aimed at safeguarding public freedoms, ensuring equal opportunities, and reinforcing protection mechanisms to combat all forms of discrimination.

She said Jordan has made significant progress in promoting public participation among different segments of society, highlighting advances in social rights, particularly for groups requiring greater protection. She pointed to measures taken to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities, as well as achievements in advancing women's rights and protecting women from violence.

Bani Mustafa also reviewed progress in developing an inclusive and sustainable social protection system focused on empowerment and rights-based inclusion as part of Jordan's national development priorities.

The two sides also discussed several social programs implemented by the Ministry of Social Development for targeted groups and explored ways to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

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