Rebiga met en avant à Berlin les engagements de l’Algérie dans la prise en charge des personnes à besoins spécifiques
Summary of Algeria’s Commitment to Supporting Persons with Disabilities at the 2025 Global Disability Summit
During the Global Disability Summit held on April 2-3, 2025, in Berlin, Laïd Rebiga, Algeria’s Minister of Mujahideen and the Rights Holders, highlighted Algeria’s dedicated efforts towards supporting individuals with specific needs. This summit, co-hosted by Germany, Jordan, and the International Disability Alliance (IDA), served as a platform for nations to present their commitments to improving the lives of people with disabilities. Rebiga’s participation at this summit was sanctioned by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, underscoring the government’s commitment to this vital issue.
In his address, Minister Rebiga emphasized the "substantial progress" made by Algeria under President Tebboune’s leadership towards creating an inclusive society that ensures the rights of persons with disabilities and promotes their full participation in socio-economic development and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He articulated Algeria’s commitment to formulating a national strategy on disability, which is being developed by the Ministry of National Solidarity in collaboration with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, with a target completion date set for 2027.
Rebiga also outlined key measures being implemented to support individuals with specific needs. These include the enhancement of specialized educational institutions, which are under the auspices of the Ministry of National Solidarity, Family, and Women’s Affairs. Special attention is being given to staffing these institutions with skilled professionals and improving vocational training systems. Algeria aims to facilitate the socio-professional integration of individuals with disabilities by introducing new, relevant specializations in vocational training centers nationwide, focusing on skills that are in demand in the job market.
Algeria’s commitments were shared in conjunction with other participating countries such as the United Kingdom, Pakistan, and Australia, as well as organizations like UNICEF. This collaboration highlights a collective global effort towards the inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities.
Overall, Hebiga’s address and the actions outlined by Algeria demonstrate a clear commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that champions the rights and integration of persons with disabilities, aligning with international efforts to tackle the challenges they face and enhance their quality of life.
