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Press Release

Under the theme ‘The right of the child to protection '

Family Development Foundation organises awareness-raising

events on Emirati Children's Day

Abu Dhabi, March 19, 2024: The Family Development Foundation (FDF) conducted awareness
events and workshops under the theme ‘The right of the child to protection’ to celebrate Emirati

Children’s Day at its centres in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. In conjunction with the
celebrations, FDF has planned a wide range of programs and events throughout March, including

educational, and recreational activities, and awareness initiatives, to underscore the relevance of child

protection and provide its maximum support.

The key objective of these activities and workshops is to empower and sensitise children and young
people as well as equip them with social skills that will help them actively participate in society. It

also aims to ensure the rights of children and young people to grow in a healthy, safe and supportive

environment that aids in the development of their abilities and skills. Furthermore, it seeks to enable
them to gain personal protection knowledge that is relevant in their developmental stage in order to

raise a generation capable of shaping their own future as well as the society’s.

This year’s activities focused on the area of child protection since it is crucial in enabling them to live
in a caring environment that supports their healthy development as well as provides stability,

happiness, and long-term safety.

Major Events

Wafa Al Ali, Acting Director of Family Development Department at FDF, said: “The events held
in conjunction with Emirati Children’s Day highlight the keenness of FDF to raise awareness on

children’s rights and highlight their key role in families. The celebrations include several major

events that will last throughout March, such as ‘We are stronger than bullying’. The program
aims to protect the rights of children between the ages of 6 to 18 while underscoring the

challenging situations a child has to undergo during the process of acquiring knowledge and

skills. The events also seek to support children in acquiring knowledge in the realm of personal