Report : Mohamed Khader Navas

Recognizing children as the future generation and potential parents, the session emphasised the importance of their affection, care, and protection.

Kanaf was established under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs

(SCFA). Under the directions of Her Highness, the CSD started working on the inception of Kanaf to provide legal, psychological and social support to child victims of physical and psychological abuse, along with their parents and families, in addition to uniting child safety procedures to help entities provide referral and treatment services in one place that has inclusive facilities.

 In 2022, Her Highness issued an administrative decision to form the higher committee of Kanaf, which is an important step forward in the emirate’s exceptional journey towards ensuring children’s protection from any type or form of abuse that could harm them, impact their future or disrupt community’s ethics and values.