Violence against women is not inevitable and cannot be tolerated

She emphasized the need to stand against all forms of violence and to work towards empowering abused women and reintegrating them into society. She added, "We believe that women constitute half of society and are the ones who raise future generations. If women are abused, weak, and powerless, future generations will be unable to face life's difficulties and challenges. Combating violence begins with raising awareness of this issue and working within a comprehensive framework with social and educational institutions to create a generation that understands women's right to live in dignity and free from injustice." The remarks by the Director of the Women's Protection Center came during an event organized at the House of Wisdom under the slogan "Empowering women begins with protecting them," which included several presentations and segments with the participation of the City University Ajman and Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, and an audience of specialists in this sector.

The center also aims to raise women's awareness of their rights, empower them to live independently and with dignity, eliminate all forms of violence against them, protect them, secure their rights, and provide developmental, rehabilitative, and therapeutic programs. These programs aim to empower abused women, disseminate and promote awareness of women's issues, and increase their opportunities for self-reliance through vocational training programs. They also focus on the social, professional, and psychological rehabilitation of women and girls who are victims of violence, facilitating their reintegration into society.

Dr Nibal Khayal Al Muallim from Ajman City University delivered a lecture entitled "Violence Against Women: Causes, Forms, and Strategic Solutions." She began with an overview of why the United Nations General Assembly adopted this resolution in 1999, designating November 25th of each year as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

The issue of violence against women is one of the most prominent social and ethical challenges facing contemporary societies. It infringes upon human dignity and hinders sustainable development efforts. Despite international and regional efforts to reduce this phenomenon, women continue to face various forms of violence in different family and community contexts. Dr. Nibal pointed out that violence does not occur in isolation from the social context, but rather is the result of the interaction of cultural, economic, and psychological factors, including cultural, economic, legal, and psychological causes.

She explained that confronting violence against women requires a concerted effort from legal, educational, social, and religious sectors, through legislative and institutional solutions such as enacting clear laws that criminalize all forms of violence, establishing shelters and psychological support centers for women, and training security personnel in humane treatment.

She concluded her lecture by stating that violence against women is a humanitarian and social issue that requires political will, comprehensive institutional and societal cooperation, and the building of a violence-free society, starting with the family, the school, and the media. Protecting women is protecting the family and the entire nation, and when we respect women, we respect life itself.