National Human Rights Institution conducts field visit to labour accommodation facility in Dubai Industrial City

Al Etihad

16-04-2025

16 Apr 2025 23:07
ABU DHABI (WAM)As part of continuing efforts to promote and protect human rights in the UAE, the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) delegation, led by Ameirah Al Seraidi, a Member of the NHRI's Board of Trustees, has conducted a field inspection visit to a labour accommodation facility in Dubai Industrial City. The visit was organised in alignment with the NHRI's commitment to monitor the living conditions of workers and ensure their full enjoyment of rights guaranteed by national legislation and international conventions.The delegates included Dr. Zayed Al Shamsi and Noor Al Suwaidi, both Members of the NHRI's Board of Trustees, as well as Dr. Saeed Al Ghfeli, Secretary-General of the NHRI, accompanied by a number of specialised technical and human rights experts from the institution.During the visit, the NHRI team held individual meetings and side discussions with a number of workers to assess their living conditions and listen to their observations. These field visits are a vital part of the NHRI's efforts to directly monitor and evaluate the situation on the ground and to provide practical recommendations and proposals that enhance and safeguard workers' rights.Commenting on the visit, Maqsoud Kruse, Chairperson of the NHRI, stated, 'The National Human Rights Institution spares no effort to promote and protect the rights of workers in the UAE. This visit reflects our firm keenness to continuously monitor their conditions and ensure the provision of a suitable work environment and decent living standards.'
The NHRI launched its first field visit in February this year under Clause (7) of Article (5) of Federal Law No. (12) of 2021, which grants the NHRI the authority to 'conduct field visits to correctional and rehabilitation institutions, detention centres, labour facilities, healthcare and educational institutions, and shelters to monitor human rights conditions.' The visits aim to raise awareness and ensure compliance with national and international human rights laws and standards.