Sharjah's Kanaf committee sets future child protection agenda
Chaired by Hanadi Al Yafie, Director General of the Child Safety Department and Chair of the Supreme Committee of Kanaf, the meeting was attended by senior officials including Dr. Muhammad Obaid Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Sharjah Judicial Department; Counsellor Anwar Al Harmoudi, Head of the Public Prosecution; Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police; Ahmed Al Mail, Chairman of the Social Services Department; and several other leaders from the health, education, and family sectors.
The committee reviewed case reports from November 2024 to July 2025, exploring the causes, psychological, and social impacts of abuse on children and families. It also assessed coordination among internal teams and partner entities and evaluated staff practices to ensure they align with privacy standards and reinforce public trust.
National leadership in child protection
Hanadi Al Yafie reaffirmed Kanaf's role as a national model for child abuse response, noting its adoption of the international Barnahus approach, which reduces the number of interviews children must undergo and offers them a supportive environment during investigation and treatment.
The meeting concluded with a set of developmental recommendations to boost response efficiency, improve referral mechanisms, and raise community awareness, in line with Sharjah's vision of a safe and cohesive society where children grow up with confidence and dignity.
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