Sharjah Calls for National Commitment to Protecting Women on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Sharjah has renewed its call for unified national action to protect women from violence, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with a strong message: safeguarding women is not only a social responsibility, but a national duty.
Officials emphasized that ending violence requires coordinated efforts from families, institutions, and communities-highlighting the importance of stronger support systems, greater public awareness and long-term programmes that move women “from protection to empowerment.
Sharjah Reaffirms Its Commitment to Women’s Rights
As part of its ongoing initiatives, Sharjah continues to expand services that support women facing abuse, including legal assistance, counseling, emergency housing and rehabilitation programmes. Authorities said these measures are essential to ensuring that women can transition from crisis to stability and ultimately to empowerment.
Institutions across the emirate also organised workshops, awareness campaigns and community events to educate the public about the different forms of violence and available support channels.
Call for Unified Action Across the UAE
Officials stressed that combating violence requires collective commitment. Families, schools, workplaces and community organisations all play a role in prevention, early intervention and long-term support for survivors.
“Protecting women is a shared responsibility,” officials said, urging individuals to speak up, support victims and actively contribute to building a safer society for all.
The emirate’s message aligns with global efforts led by the United Nations to highlight the urgency of eliminating violence against women in all its forms.
