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Dubai takes a significant step in strengthening child welfare and family wellbeing with the
Dubai Child Protection Framework

Friday, March 14, 2025 7:15 PM

: Dubai has taken a significant step in enhancing child welfare and strengthening family wellbeing
with the launch of the Dubai Child Protection Framework. The landmark initiative underscores the
city’s commitment to fostering safer, healthier, and more cohesive communities, placing child-
centred welfare at the heart of its social development agenda. Announced in conjunction with the
Year of Community, the new Dubai Child Protection Framework was approved in February by The
Executive Council of Dubai, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE.
The Framework aligns with the Dubai Social Agenda 33, launched by His Highness Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of
Dubai, under the theme ‘Family: The Foundation of Our Nation’. It is designed to ensure that every
child in Dubai is protected, supported, and given the best opportunities to thrive. It introduces a
structured and well-governed set of strategic initiatives that place children’s welfare and
development at the forefront, while recognising the family as the primary environment for nurturing
and protecting children. The Framework also promotes shared responsibility among parents,
communities, and institutions, reinforcing collaboration across government entities to create a
holistic and sustainable child protection system.

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