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Hi Dubai
13-05-2025
- Health
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Opens First Shelter for Boys Under 18 Facing Abuse and Neglect
Dubai has opened its first shelter exclusively for male children, marking a major step in child protection services across the emirate. Launched by the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children, the new facility is the first of its kind in the city and is designed to offer a secure, private environment for boys — both Emiratis and residents — who have experienced violence, neglect, or exploitation. It fills a long-standing gap in services for boys over the age of 12, who were previously placed in youth hostels. With space for up to 20 boys, the shelter is managed by a trained all-male team, including psychologists, social workers, and residential supervisors, ensuring cultural sensitivity and specialized care. Each child undergoes a thorough assessment to determine the type of harm and receives a tailored protection and rehabilitation plan. Referrals come from various entities, including schools, hospitals, and law enforcement, and in urgent cases, children can be admitted within 24 hours. Facilities include bedrooms, study rooms, a gym, prayer areas, and dedicated spaces for counseling and activities. The shelter also prepares boys for adulthood through vocational training and life skills support, extending care beyond the age of 18. The opening was officiated by Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim and attended by senior officials and stakeholders. It brings the total number of shelters operated by the Foundation to four, reinforcing Dubai's commitment to child welfare under Social Agenda 33 and the Year of Community 2025 initiative. Shaikha Saeed Al Mansouri, Acting Director General of the Foundation, highlighted the growing need for adolescent-focused care, noting that emotional and verbal abuse remain the most reported cases. News Source: Khaleej Times
Hi Dubai
07-05-2025
- Health
- Hi Dubai
DFWAC Wins Kafa Award for Innovation in Combating Violence Against Women
The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) has been honoured with the prestigious Kafa Award for its innovative Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) program, recognized as the best initiative in the Arab world for combating violence against women . The award was presented during the 53rd International Women's Empowerment and Capacity Building Organisation (Tamkeen) Conference in Kuwait. DFWAC's AAT program, one of the first of its kind in the region, provides psychological empowerment, emotional support, and integrated treatment for women and children affected by addiction and abuse. The program's success has earned widespread acclaim for addressing the unique needs of vulnerable groups while fostering a culture of protection and empowerment. In accepting the award, Shaikha Saeed Al Mansouri, Acting Director-General of DFWAC, emphasized the Foundation's commitment to innovation in therapeutic services. She dedicated the honour to the UAE's leadership, which prioritizes women's empowerment and protection, and reaffirmed DFWAC's dedication to improving the lives of survivors through integrated care and sustainable support. Dr. Ghanima Al Bahri, Director of the Care and Rehabilitation Department, who accepted the award on behalf of the foundation, highlighted the importance of psychological care and integrated treatment as fundamental rights for women and children. She expressed pride in representing DFWAC and underscored how innovation in support methods can renew hope for those in need. The conference also acknowledged the contributions of social workers in the Gulf region, presenting the "Outstanding Gulf Social Worker Award" to several inspiring individuals for their pioneering work in protection and social empowerment. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Sharjah 24
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
A pencil's journey teaches lessons in identity at SCRF
Written by Sabah Deebi, illustrated by Hussein Al Rabaie, and translated by Sarah Abdullah, 'The Pencil Who Found Himself' follows a pencil that feels excluded by a more colourful group of crayons, paintbrushes, and markers. The pencil's emotional journey through a carpenter's shop unfolds as a metaphor for embracing one's unique purpose and strength. Presented by the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children, the storytelling session was part of an ongoing effort to raise awareness about bullying and diversity in subtle, child-friendly ways. 'The objective was to highlight the experience of being different without explicitly using the word 'bullying,'' explained Fatima AlBloushi, case manager at the foundation. 'By using the pencil as a symbol, our intention was to help children understand that we all have our own strengths, even if we don't look or act the same. It's about learning to celebrate and embrace each other's differences.' She added, 'Books like these open up conversations. Children see themselves in the pencil – uncertain at first, but full of potential. It's a reminder that everyone belongs.' The session clearly struck a chord with young listeners. 'I felt bad for the pencil at the start, but I liked how he found what he could do best,' said Maktoum Mohammad, a seven-year-old Emirati student of Sharjah's Al Qarayen School. 'It made me think we don't all have to be the same to be friends,' added Hessa Omar, also 7 and a student of the same school. The workshop will continue on May 1 from 10am to 12pm, offering more children the chance to engage with a story that champions empathy, resilience, and self-worth – values that lie at the heart of SCRF's mission.
Egypt Today
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Foreign Ministry retrieves Egyptian child from UAE, praise ‘fraternal relations' between two countries
CAIRO – 4 April 2025: Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs and Citizens Abroad praised the efforts that led to the successful repatriation of an Egyptian child from the United Arab Emirates. In a statement on Friday, he also expressed his appreciation for the cooperation of the relevant authorities in the United Arab Emirates, particularly the Dubai Police, the UAE Public Prosecution, and the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children, in providing the necessary care for the child throughout her stay in Dubai. He praised the coordination with all Egyptian authorities, which resulted in the successful repatriation of the child, accompanied by an official from the Egyptian Consulate General in Dubai. The Assistant Foreign Minister emphasized that this type of consular cooperation is an extension of the close fraternal relations between the peoples and governments of the two brotherly countries.
