SHARJAH, (Pakistan Point News - 01st Jul, 2018) The Sharjah Childhood Protection Network hosted a meeting of the permanent committee for the care of deprived children.
The meeting saw discussions on a set of issues, ideas and initiatives related to childhood, keeping with the vision of the committee to promote the integration of roles between the members of society and its governmental and private institutions, in relation to children. They also explored the necessary steps to protect children and raise awareness of their protection against various types of abuse.
Regarding the meeting, Shaikha Belhoul, Chairman of the board of Trustees, said, "We are keen to implement the strategic plan of the network and make every effort to achieve it, considering the importance and necessity of cooperation, coordination and joint work with the relevant institutions and authorities.'' Also, Aisha Abdullah Bin Ali, Director of the Sharjah Childhood Protection Network, said, "We have provided a simplified explanation about the network’s specialties and work, especially since there is a strong link between the network and the committee, in terms of its mandate to identify foster families, find solutions for children deprived of social care, and develop policies and standards on how to solve children’s problems."
She pointed out that the selection of the new site of the network for this meeting underscores the importance of the network and its role in the protection of children. Moreover, it refers to the level of coordination and cooperation between the two parties for the benefit of children and workers in the institutions concerned with empowering children, protecting their rights and maintaining their safety.
She added that the network continuously seeks to achieve its basic goals, translate its vision and mission locally, and in the Arab world. It also aims to be the first Arab network for the protection of children in the Arab world by the end of 2019, under the guidance and support of the executive council of the emirate.
