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A federation of seven territories, each ruled by an emir, the United Arab Emirates is a Middle Eastern country that borders Oman and Saudi Arabia. Formerly a series of small sheikdoms under British protection, in 1971 they joined together to create a union, where the hereditary emirs of Dubai and Abu Dhabi hold the posts of president and prime minister respectively, but a measure of democracy is allowed through elections to a national advisory council. While less extreme than its neighbour Saudi Arabia, the UAE’s justice system has been criticised for its treatment of children. In addition, women and girls face widespread public and official discrimination, and the treatment of migrant labourers has been widely condemned.
Organisations in United Arab Emirates
- Arab Council for Childhood and Development
- Arab Institute for Human Rights
- Arab World Center for Democratic Development ( UNIHRD)
- Attorneys for the Rights of the Child
- Child Helpline International
- Global Campaign for Education
- International Centre for Child and Youth Studies
- La Leche League International
- National Rehabilitation and Development Centre
- UNESCO
- Women's World Summit Foundation
- World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)
