SSSD participates in Their Safety First campaign

Sharjah 24: The Child Safety Department, in cooperation with the Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD), the Sharjah Police General Command and the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, launched the “Their Safety First” campaign, which aims to spread awareness among children and their parents about the importance of adhering to safety procedures while practicing winter activities such as cycling, camping, and others. The first visit was allocated to family gathering sites in Al Rahmaniya area.

Based on the principle of community participation

The campaign was attended by Maryam Ismail Al Ali, Director of the Women’s Protection Centre, and Khaled Al Kathiri, Head of the Child Helpline Department, based on the principle of community participation and exchange of expertise between governmental and private institutions.

SSSD plays a pivotal role

The SSSD, in cooperation with the Child Safety Department, plays a pivotal role in achieving comprehensive protection for children.

Joint efforts

Joint efforts focus on providing a safe and stable environment that guarantees children’s rights and protects their dignity.

An integrated system of initiatives and services

The two sides adopt an integrated system of initiatives and services that aim to address abuse in all its forms, whether physical, psychological or social. Through specialised teams, reports received via the hotline or dedicated channels are dealt with quickly and efficiently, to ensure urgent intervention and protection of affected children.

Spreading community awareness

The SSSD stressed that its role is not limited to intervening when abuse occurs, but also includes spreading community awareness about the importance of protecting children, and cooperating with families, educational and health institutions to promote a culture of shared responsibility.

Effective tools

In this context, the "Helpline" and the "Trust Monitor" are effective tools that enhance the speed of response and enable the community to contribute to reporting cases that threaten the safety of children, and that achieving protection for children is not just an individual responsibility, but a collective commitment aimed at building a safer and more stable future for all children in society.