Child Protection Center holds awareness lecture under the theme “Our Children are a Trust”
The Ministry of the Interior Center for Child Protection, in collaboration with the College of Mass Communication at Umm Al Quwain University, organized a community awareness lecture titled "Our Children are a Trust" in Sharjah, hosted by the Al Khalidiya Suburb Council. The lecture focused on the vital role of families in supervising and safeguarding children, along with reporting mechanisms for accidents they might encounter. This event was part of the "Together for a Safe Summer" campaign, launched by the Center to reinforce efforts in providing necessary protection for children and raising community awareness about continuous monitoring.
During the lecture, First Lieutenant Hamdan Al-Amiri from the Ministry of Interior's Center for Child Protection highlighted the significance of providing support and intensifying efforts through advice and educational guidance for the public.
Fatima Al-Rashdi, also from the Ministry of Interior's Center for Child Protection, emphasized the center's responsibility in developing and implementing safety, security, and protection initiatives and procedures.
Captain Rashid Al-Nuaimi further explained the system for reporting and communicating various incidents involving children, including abuse cases. He recommended the use of the smart reporting system provided by the Ministry of Interior, which includes the hotline number (116111), electronic reporting through the website (www.moi-cpc.gov.ae), e-mail (116111@moi. gov.ae), and the "Hemayati" app on smart devices.