CSD responds to COVID-19 challenges with 85 virtual activities targeting 12,700 children and families

In 2020, the Child Safety Department in Sharjah raised awareness of COVID-19 and other safety issues through virtual workshops, campaigns, and other activities For immediate release Sharjah, December 29, 2020 “2020 has been the year of changemakers, inspiring a culture of solidarity and sharing across continents. This was evident in the UAE, where the government’s […]

Child Safety Department publishes guidelines for parents to ensure safety of children during winter vacation

Prepares an exhaustive list of dos and don’ts to secure the well-being of children during the holidays For immediate release Sharjah, 15 December 2020 With the onset of the winter break for most schools across the UAE, many families with children must be planning road trips, outdoor gatherings, safari adventures or park and beach outings, […]

‘Kanaf’ discusses mechanisms that will guide first-of-its-kind child protection centre in the UAE

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi 8 partnering entities brainstorm procedural plan for Kanaf Child Protection Centre Hanadi Al Yafei: Grounded in scientific methodology, Kanaf will see the implementation of best global child protection standards and practices For immediate release Sharjah, December 7, 2020 The Child Safety Department (CSD), […]

Child Safety Department launches official website

On the occasion of World Children’s Day New website offers valuable child safety resources and access to its children’s library For immediate release Sharjah, November 25, 2020 Following the recent global celebration of World Children’s Day on November 20, the Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), has […]

Child Safety Department targets more than 1,000 children and parents in 12 bullying prevention workshops

Cyber Safety Ambassadors presented took part in presenting workshops to their peers during UAE’s National Bullying Prevention Week For immediate release Sharjah, November 22, 2020 The Child Safety Department (CSD), a subsidiary of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, has organised 12 virtual workshops and online sessions targeting 1,082 children, young adults, and […]

Child Safety Department trains more than 150 Rubu Qarn employees on child and workplace bullying

Personnel from three entities under the umbrella of Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators attended training programme For immediate release Sharjah November 18, 2020 The Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) in Sharjah, has collaborated with the Ministry of Education (MoE) to deliver a training […]

UAE media professionals warn against impact of irresponsible media on children’s safety issues

At a virtual workshop held by Child Safety Department (CSD) in collaboration with University of Sharjah More than 50 media professionals and students from across the UAE attended the workshop For immediate release, Sharjah, October 17, 2020 UAE media professionals have highlighted the need for improvement in reporting on children’s issues, and strengthening media’s contribution […]

Child Safety Department invites UAE media to first ‘Responsible Media… Safe Child’ workshop

The virtual session in Arabic will be held in collaboration with the University of Sharjah on October 15 For immediate release, Sharjah, October 12, 2020 The Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, has called on UAE media professionals working across print and digital sectors to register […]

Child Safety e-booklet highlights preventive measures to students and parents as schools reopen

Free e-booklet distributed to students as part of SPEA’s ‘Together We Return’ initiative For immediate release Sharjah, September 26, 2020 The Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, has launched an educational e-booklet to mark school reopening in the UAE. The booklet aims to prepare families on […]

More than 5,400 children and parents took part in Child Safety Department’s virtual summer camp

Interactive workshops provided practical approaches in dealing with prevalent child safety concerns For immediate release, Sharjah, September 2, 2020 The Child Safety Department (CSD) in Sharjah has marked the conclusion of its two-month virtual ‘Child Safety Summer Camp’ with the participation of more than 5,400 children, youth, parents, and school staff. Live streamed on Zoom […]