Sharjah abuse hotline used by teachers to complain about rowdy pupils

A hotline set up to receive reports of abuse or ill treatment of children is being used by teachers to complain about rowdy pupils.

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Dubai kid calls abuse hotline on dad who did not give chocolate

Dubai kid calls abuse hotline on dad who did not give chocolate

This is exactly what Mohammed [not his real name] did when his father refused to buy him chocolates, according to Boshra Qaid, Head of Children, Youth and Women's Division in Community Development Authority, as reported by 'Al Royya' newspaper.

Woman fined Dh10k for illegal baby adoption

Woman fined Dh10k for illegal baby adoption

The court found the woman guilty of failing to follow official regulations when she adopted the baby

No entry for men in kindergartens

No entry for men in kindergartens

In a bid to protect children against violence and sexual assault, men have been barred from entering kindergartens in the country.

UAE Comes to Aid of Growing Numbers of Parentless Children

UAE Comes to Aid of Growing Numbers of Parentless Children

Born out of wedlock and facing social ostracism, the government is doing what it can with tougher care standards and more money

In Arab society, where family and lineage is paramount, children born out of wedlock and the identity of the father unknown face childhood as an orphan with slim prospects for marriage when they become adults.

Abused children may be taken into care

Abused children may be taken into care

Abused or neglected children could be taken from their parents and placed in foster homes, under a law being drawn up by the Ministry of Social Affairs.

The Child Rights Act, a draft copy of which was given to The National by the ministry yesterday, is due to go before the Federal National Council, where it will be subject to debate and amendment. It will then require the President’s approval to become law.