Dubai: The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) has joined the global community in marking World Day Against Trafficking in Persons celebrated annually on July 30th, launching a digital campaign to raise awareness about the serious issue of human trafficking.

Driven by its commitment to humanitarian efforts and its pivotal role in battling human trafficking crimes, the foundation revealed the first video amongst a series of videos under the title "Safety". These videos present real, inspirational stories from victims to whom the foundation supported by empowering them to reintegrate into society without fear or anxiety and to thrive socially, economically, academically, and psychologically.

The campaign, which is sponsored by The UPS Foundation, who share the same belief and effort on combatting human trafficking and raising awareness among the most vulnerable groups. Along with their continued efforts to stop human trafficking through stronger policies, employee awareness and philanthropic partnerships. This partnership allows both entities to educate, equip and empower women and children to recognize and report potential trafficking.

"Human trafficking is an issue that demands a collective response and the deployment of all available resources to combat it. At the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children, we firmly believe in the transformative power of human stories to inspire positive societal change. This is the reason we've chosen to share a story from our upcoming series, ‘Safety.' This series will be released progressively, with the goal of underscoring the victims' courage and determination while raising awareness around these critical issues," said HE Sheikha Saeed Al Mansouri, Acting Director of Dubai Foundation for Women and Children.

Al Mansouri further stated, "The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children is committed to combating this crime through care, rehabilitation, education, and the provision of moral, psychological, and physical support to victims. Our end goal is to empower them to overcome their circumstances and become active members of society."

The Foundation provides an extensive range of services, meeting the highest international standards, to victims of both human trafficking and domestic violence. These include safe shelter to protect victims from further abuse and exploitation, urgent and essential medical care, psychological and social empowerment via counselling, and psychological rehabilitation services.

In addition, the Foundation offers vocational rehabilitation, education and equips victims with necessary skills for successful reintegration into society. Collaborating with relevant authorities, the Foundation also provides legal assistance, along with safety measures and protection, to ensure the victims' wellbeing and prevent their return to exploitative situations.

DFWAC invites all to join the fight against human trafficking and raise awareness about it. Firmly committed to humanitarian work and combating injustice, the foundation encourages anyone affected by trafficking to seek help by calling their helpline at 800111. Together, we can build a world where justice and equality prevail.