Dubai Child Protection Protocol approved with emphasis on family support

Dubai: A new Dubai Child Protection Protocol has been approved to ensure protection and well-being of children.

Dubai Child Protection Protocol is a comprehensive framework designed to ensure a more holistic approach to child welfare, with a strong emphasis on family support.

The initiative was approved during the Executive Council meeting in Dubai chaired by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai

Proactive child welfare services

The system will usher in a series of strategic projects, including the Dubai Child Protection Protocol, proactive child welfare services, training programmes for social workers, and legislative reforms to strengthen governance.

What is the initiative

The initiative spans multiple stages of life, covering prenatal care, birth registration, early childhood services, school-age support, youth development, and pre-marital counselling.

It is designed to ensure a seamless, well-governed approach to child welfare through closer collaboration among specialised teams from various government entities including Dubai Police, Community Development Authority, Dubai Public Prosecution, Dubai Courts, Supreme Legislation Committee, Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai Academic Health Institution, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, Erada Center, Dubai Foundation for Women and Children, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, Digital Dubai Authority, and Dubai Sports Council.