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Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Ministry of Internal Affairs to lead the way in social innovation and development towards an effective welfare system, reduce inequalities, alleviate poverty, better access to services, enhance youth development, and improve overall health and well-being for the people of Tonga.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo establish and deliver a high-quality standard of services, policies, and resources to guide and support organizations, communities, and government in building a safe, prosperous and respectable nation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Leadership, Policy& Program Admins<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The Corporate Service Division is the supporting arm to the offices of the Minister and CEO, while providing critical services for other divisions to facilitate their operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sports & Recreational Development<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The sports and recreation division is set up to coordinate policies and regulate sports development and the delivery of sports activities in Tonga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Overseas Employment Division<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The Overseas Employment division is set out to develop the necessary policies to effectively manage, regulate, and ensure sustainability of labour to effectively meet international labour demands .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Women Affairs & Gender Equality<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Women Affairs and Gender Equality division is responsible for policy development and oversight of key activities under the Women Affairs and Gender Equality Policy and plan of action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Social Protection & Disability<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

To eliminate, reduce and minimize risks to vulnerable people by designing, developing and implementing social policies, social programs and protection mechanisms to safeguard the vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Youth Development<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

To empower and create an enabling environment for youth in Tonga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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