The UAE has launched a plan to protect domestic violence victims

The UAE is taking giant strides to care for its’ residents. On Monday, a strategy was announced to help victims of domestic violence – a growing problem in the region. Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made the announcement during a cabinet meeting where The Family Protection policy was passed.

The policy aims to regulate the work procedures and mechanisms of institutions specialising on domestic violence. It aims to unify concepts, forms and procedures to make a unified framework applicable to all.

The UAE Cabinet adopts the Family Protection Policy which aims at preserving the family’s cohesion as the center unit in society. The Policy unifies concepts, forms and procedures thus contributing to a harmonized framework. #uaegov pic.twitter.com/QxmD89wMZc

— UAEGov (@uaegov) November 11, 2019

“Today, we have approved the family protection policy, and measures of security, intervention and prevention of all kinds of family violence,” Sheikh Mohammed wrote on Twitter. “In the UAE, we do not tolerate any kind of harm against children, elderly or vulnerable women,” he continued.

According to Dubai Media Office, the Cabinet has also approved the law on volunteer work which will see volunteer work in the UAE regulated and promoting social cohesion. “The law includes the regulations and conditions for volunteer work, and registration of volunteering individuals. It also defined the obligations of the relevant authorities, as well as the terms and conditions of volunteering outside the country.”