Abu Dhabi:Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the General Women's Union, organized a conference focusing on the shared responsibility of families and institutions in protecting and caring for children in custody.
According to Emirates News Agency, the conference emphasized the need for a national partnership among judicial, security, and community institutions to prioritize the best interests of children in family disputes. Attendees included judges, legal experts, psychologists, and media professionals, all aiming to enhance a safe environment for children in custody.
In his address, Abdullah Sultan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, highlighted the UAE’s integrated legislative and judicial framework designed to protect children's rights, stressing the importance of coordination among family and judicial entities to ensure children's stability and healthy development.
Noura Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General of the General Women's Union, noted that safeguarding children extends beyond legal protection to encompass their psychological and social well-being. She mentioned the Ru'ya Centre for Children in Custody as a practical implementation of this vision, providing comprehensive support to children and their families.
The conference featured discussions on legislative frameworks for child custody, the importance of early psychological intervention, and strategies for protecting children through media and digital platforms. It concluded with recommendations for a unified mechanism of cooperation among judicial, police, and community sectors to modernize tools and approaches for child protection.
