1 of 30
Whether you are facing marital discord or are a victim of domestic violence, you are not alone.
Image Credit: Stock image
2 of 30
There are several organisations in the UAE that extend support to victims of domestic violence.
Image Credit: Stock image
3 of 30
UAE's Family Protection Policy issued in 2019 has laid out strict measures against domestic violence.
Image Credit: Stock image
4 of 30
Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
Image Credit: Stock image
5 of 30
Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
Image Credit: Stock image
6 of 30
Domestic violence includes physical abuse, verbal abuse, psychological or mental abuse, sexual abuse, economic abuse and negligence.
Image Credit: Stock image
7 of 30
Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
Image Credit: Stock image
8 of 30
If I am facing domestic abuse, what should I do?
Image Credit: Stock image
9 of 30
Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
Image Credit: Stock image
10 of 30
• Develop a safety plan and discuss it with your children.
Image Credit: Stock image
11 of 30
seek counselling and call the authorities if you are in danger.
Image Credit: Stock image
12 of 30
Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
Image Credit: Stock image
13 of 30
Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
Image Credit: Stock image
14 of 30
Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
Image Credit: Stock image
15 of 30
Who can I call if I am suffering from domestic abuse?
Image Credit: Stock image
16 of 30
Ministry of Community Development
Image Credit: Stock image
17 of 30
Social support centres are part of police departments in each emirate.
Image Credit: Stock image
18 of 30
Dubai Foundation for Women and Children
Image Credit: Stock image
19 of 30
Directorate General of Human Rights, Dubai.
Image Credit: Stock image
20 of 30
Al Ameen service
Image Credit: Stock image
21 of 30
Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
Image Credit: Stock image
22 of 30
Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
Image Credit: Stock image
23 of 30
Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
Image Credit: Stock image
24 of 30
Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
Image Credit: Stock image
25 of 30
Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
Image Credit: Stock image
26 of 30
Aman service
Image Credit: Stock image
27 of 30
You can also receive free family counselling in the UAE.
Image Credit: Stock image
28 of 30
In Abu Dhabi, you can call the Family Development Foundation.
Image Credit: Stock image
29 of 30
In Dubai, you can book an appointment with a Community Development Authority (CDA) worker.
Image Credit: Stock image
30 of 30
In Sharjah, you can call the Women's Protection Centre of the Social Services Department of Government of Sharjah (SSSD)
Image Credit: Stock image
