The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children participated in the Global Child Forum in Stockholm to build cooperation between the two countries.
Maryam bin Thaneya, communications director at the foundation, said they are looking at issues concerning violence against women and children to provide new initiatives to serve the community.
The meeting discussed topics relating to children such as child labour and its impact on society and the economy, and what affects children’s rights.
The meeting was held in the presence of King Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, and Queen Silvia at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.
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