Explore Your Rights

People often have an unusual amount of confidence online to say the things they would never dream of uttering in person. There are many cyberbullies online nowadays that take the concept of ‘free speech’ to the extremes. The UAE thankfully has put in place laws and regulations around discrimination and hate speech in general, however these rules also apply to online  content- including blogs, social media posts, and comments. This is part of the UAE’s mission and commitment t

I would like to start with a sincere hope that everyone who reads this post is safe and stays safe. I also hope that you will find this post useful in the current situation. Currently, as everyone knows, the UAE is under attack by Iran. While the UAE’s defence systems have successfully intercepted most of the missiles and drones heading our way, the situation has prompted renewed attention to emergency preparedness and public guidance for residents and citizens. In general,

The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) of the United Arab Emirates is an independent national body established in 2021 to promote, protect, and improve human rights in line with the UAE’s constitutional values. This institution represents a significant step in the country’s ongoing development of human rights governance. The purpose of the NHRI is based on the belief that sustainable development, social stability, and national progress rely on strong human rights protec