A new centre for victims of domestic abuse and human trafficking has been set up in the capital.
The Abu Dhabi Shelter and Humanitarian Care Centre (Ewa’a) will replace the Ewa’a Shelter for Women and Children.
The new organisation will be affiliated with the Department of Community Development.
Abu Dhabi Executive Council has issued a resolution establishing Abu Dhabi Shelter and Humanitarian Care Centre (Ewa’a) as an affiliate of @DCDAbuDhabi, under the honorary chairwomanship of HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Supreme Chairperson of the Family Development Foundation. pic.twitter.com/J49Xhazthb
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@admediaoffice) July 16, 2020
The centre will provide care, shelter and refuge to victims of violence.
It will also develop programmes to rehabilitate them in the Emirates or their home countries.
Officers of the organisation will follow-up on the progress of the victims even after they have left the shelters.
The centre will also help victims understand their legal rights and options, provide counselling services and assist them in fighting their cases in courts.
Anti-trafficking programmes and campaigns will also be rolled out to help the victims.
