According to the Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR), the United Arab Emirates has accomplished noteworthy human rights achievements that are in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These accomplishments are especially noteworthy in the areas of social protection, health, education, cultural and religious rights, preventing prejudice, and promoting justice.
In honor of Human Rights Day, which is celebrated on December 10th every year, UAHR emphasized the UAE’s consistent advancement in passing legislation and policies that protect human rights. These include laws that uphold the rule of law and defend the rights of women, children, the elderly, and workers.
This year’s UN theme, “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now,” underlines the need of creating a better future for communities dedicated to the essential values of human rights and itsrole in achieving the SDGs promptly. In the past five years, the UAE has enacted around 55 laws to enhance human rights protection. These include legislation on protection from domestic violence, combating discrimination and extremism, safeguarding witnesses, juvenile delinquents, children of unknown parentage, and combating human trafficking.
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