UAE Ministry of Interior is keen to support international efforts in protecting children from abuse

ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2015 (WAM) -- The Higher Committee for Child Protection has convened in order to discuss a number of issues relevant to methods of child protection. The meeting was chaired by Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary-General of the Office of H.H. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, MoI, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Child Protection at the Ministry of Interior. Discussions included the work and achievements of the Higher Committee’s subcommittees, along with the best ways to improve the services provided and achieve the desired objectives. The Secretary-General emphasised the keenness of the Higher Committee for Child Protection to support local and international efforts and to ensure the protection of children from any attempt at abuse. This is in line with the directions of H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior. The meeting, which was held in the presence of members of the committee, addressed a number of completed reports and action plans that are compatible with the current practices, and comply with the best international standards in the area of child protection. The participants also highlighted the mechanisms for strengthening coordination of joint action and overcoming obstacles in this area. They also called for pursuing, developing and improving the services provided for the protection of children from all types of risk. – Emirates News Agency, WAM – http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395280777980.html