Sana'a - Saba:
Amid the challenges resulting from the years of aggression against Yemen and the increasing number of displaced persons, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor has established a specialized administration to care for and regulate the affairs of the displaced.
This step reflects the state's commitment to providing protection and care for this group, organizing relief efforts, and facilitating their return to their areas.
This move is part of government measures aimed at creating an effective institutional framework capable of managing displacement comprehensively and systematically. The new administration will be responsible for developing necessary plans and programs, implementing relief , shelter campaigns, establishing model camps , centers in coordination with relevant local and international entities.
According to the Ministry of Social Affairs, this administration will also work on updating a comprehensive database of displaced persons, including precise classifications of groups and social conditions. This will facilitate the provision of emergency aid and the identification of actual needs. Additionally, it will help organize displacement processes, identify safe areas, ensure the provision of psychological and social support for the displaced.
A study prepared by the ministry on the tasks and responsibilities of this administration indicated that it will undertake coordination with relevant authorities and civil society organizations to enhance integration and shared responsibility, as well as to mobilize available resources toward improving the lives of displaced persons.
The study also highlighted the importance of the private sector and community initiatives in supporting the administration’s programs by promoting social solidarity, contributing to aid provision, reintegrating displaced persons into their communities, preparing them for the labor market, planning their safe and voluntary return.
Reports indicate that there are more than 227,000 displaced families in Yemen, living in over 1,778 informal settlements and shelter centers, totaling 2,482,000 displaced individuals. Among them are 222,000 children, 712,000 women, and 131,000 elderly displaced persons, many of whom suffer from a lack of basic services. This makes the establishment of this administration a necessary step to alleviate their suffering.
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor emphasizes that caring for the displaced is a national and moral obligation, calling on all governmental and private entities to engage seriously and cooperate in this regard to achieve social justice and strengthen resilience in the face of difficult circumstances.
In this context, the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Samir Bajjalah, affirmed that the establishment of a specialized administration for organizing the affairs of displaced persons represents a strategic and deeply impactful step. It reflects an institutional shift in addressing one of the country's largest social crises and opens the door for integrated efforts between the government, organizations, and civil society to address displacement as a developmental issue rather than merely an emergency response.
He noted that the ministry’s leadership is keen on assessing the conditions of displacement camps, identifying their needs, and coordinating with the UNHCR to fulfill its obligations toward Yemen, underscoring the state’s commitment to the displaced despite economic challenges.
Bajjalah explained that the displacement file will transition from emergency response to developmental planning through this specialized administration, fostering a culture of community solidarity, engaging the private sector in providing support, and emphasizing the importance of sustainable responses instead of relying entirely on fluctuating external aid.
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