Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s leading initiatives to rehabilitate human trafficking victims was discussed at the 37th meeting of the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office in Dubai.
Dr Anwar Mohammad Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs and Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, commended the efforts of Her Highness Shaikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Chairperson of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, for her contributions in the field of charitable and humanitarian work.
“The humanitarian initiatives of Shaikha Fatima Bint Mubarak have helped change the lives of people at the local, regional and international levels and represent the values of compassion and tolerance reflected in our religion and instilled in our culture by the late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan,” said Dr Gargash.
He pointed out the UAE has become a global model in the fight against human trafficking with its support for international efforts and cooperation in efforts to eradicate this evil.
During the meeting, the committee also discussed the notes received from the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children and Ewa’a shelters for women and children on the implementation of a mechanism to identify potential victims of trafficking in coordination with the committee.
It also reviewed an action plan to determine the decision-making authority and alternative homes in case the victim is a minor and has been trafficked by a family member. The developments related to the diploma course in human trafficking offered in cooperation with Dubai Police and the Dubai Judicial Institute were also highlighted.
