UAE successful in combatting discrimination, violence against women and children, Aman Shelter says

Ras Al Khaimah: Khadija Mohammad Alaajil, manager of the Aman Shelter for Women and Children in Ras Al Khaimah, said the UAE has accomplished key achievements in combatting discrimination and violence against women and children.

Alaajil stressed the country has prioritised addressing violence and discrimination against women and children by drafting a comprehensive national strategy aimed at adopting preventive measures, as well as implementing necessary laws, protecting victims of violence and providing them with the necessary care and support through specialist centres.

The shelter dealt with 33 cases in the first and second quarters of 2021, while there were 52 requests for child adoption, she added, noting that adoption procedures include requirement for the adopting family to be Emirati and to ensure that the adopted child will be raised in a safe and healthy environment.

On the shelter’s role in supporting human trafficking victims, Alaajil stressed it was established upon the directives of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, to invest in productive ideas that will make the emirate free from all forms of violence.