ABU DHABI: The UAE remains committed to strengthening human rights, introducing progressive reforms and securing international recognition for its efforts. The country has prioritised justice, dignity, and equality, aligning legal frameworks with global standards to ensure a fair and inclusive society.
Maqsoud Kruse, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI), reaffirmed that human rights protection is central to the UAE’s development goals. The nation’s membership in the UN Human Rights Council three times, including 2022-2024, reflects its commitment to global human rights.
The UAE recently submitted its second periodic report under the Arab Charter on Human Rights, reinforcing its dedication to advancing civil liberties. Ambassador Talal Al-Mutairi of the Arab League commended the UAE’s legislative reforms, which strengthen gender equality, political freedoms, and protections for vulnerable groups.
Since 1971, the UAE has updated over 80% of federal laws, modernising regulations on personal status, civil transactions, and anti-discrimination. In 2024, the country issued 47 federal laws and 130 regulatory decisions, supported by the UAE Legislations digital platform, which attracts 500,000 visitors monthly, with 40% from abroad.
The UAE leads in women’s rights, ranking seventh globally and first regionally in the UNDP Gender Inequality Index 2024. The Ministry of Family, established in December 2024, ensures child protection and family welfare. Companies are now required to reserve board seats for women.
For workers, labour protections have expanded, including unemployment insurance, an end-of-service savings scheme, and a midday work ban from June to September.
With over 200 nationalities living in the UAE, the nation continues to pioneer groundbreaking policies, promoting equality, justice, and tolerance on a global scale.
