Abu Dhabi, Apr 22 (IANS/WAM): There is an urgent need for federal and government agencies and civil society organisations to unite in an effort to protect the rights of women and children in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), experts have said.
Experts at the inaugural forum of institutions supporting protection of women and children in the UAE Wednesday called for legislation to counter violence against women, and proper implementation of the Children's Act to protect children.
They also called for regulating institutions and associations working for protection of women and children. The experts stressed the importance of developing training programmes to enhance the capability of all agencies working in the field. They also recommended preparation of a database at the national level to help analyse the status of women and children regularly.