Middle East countries work together to fight against human
trafficking. These countries have adopted various measures to counter human
trafficking.
The UAE is one of the countries in the Middle East that has
launched various measures for the protection of migrant workers, protect the
rights of persons with disabilities, and establish a national human rights
institution.
The UAE aims to fight against all forms of discrimination.
The law regulating labour relations prohibits any kind of discrimination in the
workplace.
In recent months, the UAE launched efforts to fight against
terrorism and extremism. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and other Middle East
countries have repeatedly stressed the need to end all forms of terrorism,
extremism, violence, hatred and discrimination.
At the event of the launch of the UPR (Universal Periodic
Review) shadow report, various delegations presented their views on the human
rights situation in Middle East countries. The delegations lauded the UAE
National Human Rights Committee and its efforts in promoting human rights. They
also talked about the UAE’s initiatives during the Covid-19 pandemic. The UAE
sent aid to other countries during the pandemic. The UAE sent medical supplies,
including vaccines and test kits, to over 140 countries, including Yemen. The
UAE has been one of the largest international contributors to the world’s
Covid-19 response in 2020.
The UAE also gives importance to women's rights. The UAE
also launched various initiatives aimed
at child protection. The UAE launched the "Child Protection Unit" in
order to protect children from all kinds of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Manel Msalmi, Brussels-based human rights activist and
President of the Association for The Defense of Minorities, spoke about UAE’s initiatives
towards climate change. During the meeting, she highlighted the UAE’s efforts
in sustainable development and climate action. The UAE also invested millions
of dollars to mitigate the impact of climate change.