Algeria’s Minister of Mujahideen and Rights Holders, Laid Rebiga, emphasized Algeria’s commitments and “significant progress” in supporting persons with special needs during his speech in Berlin on Thursday, according to a ministry statement.
Representing President Abdelmadjid Tebboune at the “2025 Global Disability Summit” held in Berlin on April 2–3, co-chaired by Germany, Jordan, and the International Disability Alliance, Rebiga outlined Algeria’s efforts in this field. He highlighted the “notable advancements” under Tebboune’s leadership toward building an “inclusive society” that ensures the rights of persons with special needs across various domains, enhancing their full participation and contribution to sustainable development goals.
Rebiga spotlighted Algeria’s pledge to develop a national disability strategy by 2027, led by the National Solidarity sector in collaboration with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, involving ministries, constitutional bodies, public institutions, employers’ organizations, researchers, associations, and parents’ representatives.
He also noted efforts to bolster specialized education and training institutions under the Ministry of National Solidarity, Family, and Women’s Affairs with skilled professionals, alongside improving vocational training systems to facilitate social and professional integration. This includes introducing adapted, diverse specializations within the national vocational training network, focusing on skills aligned with labor market needs.
The statement added that Algeria presented its commitments at the summit—opened Wednesday—alongside the United Kingdom, Pakistan, Australia, UNICEF, and other organizations.
