Dear Children,

We would like to share with you the below educational messages :

General Advices

• Time is money, so make the best use of it for your own interest .

• Talk to teachers, counsellors and social workers if you are having problems at school or at home, as they have a role and duty to protect you .

• If you are afraid to talk about abuse you have faced, try to write it down and give it to an adult you trust .

• Tell someone you can trust such as a teacher, relative or close friend and ask for help, if one of your family member has faced an abuse .

• If you under 15, it is illegal for you to work in the UAE. If you are between the ages of 15-18, you only allowed to work under certain conditions and for a limited number of hours .

Child Protection on Roads & in Transport

• Do not hang any body part outside the vehicle window or the sunroof .

• Fasten your seatbelt and do not attempt to exit from the car unless it has come to a complete stop or your caregiver/driver has instructed you to do so .

• Only cross the road, once the pedestrian sign has turned green and traffic has come to a complete stop .

• At a pedestrian crossing, do not cross once the light begins to flash. Never cross on a red light .

• Rid a bike that fits. A bike that is too big can't be controlled properly and can be very dangerous to you when you ride it .

• To know if the bike is the right size for you, then both feet should touch the ground while seated.

• Be sure that your bike helmet cover the upper part of the forehead and sit level on the head. A helmet worn too far back will not provide good protection .

• If you see your parents distracted with an electronic device while driving, (phone, GPS navigation, and entertainment system) tell them it affects your and their safety .

• If you are under the age of 10, you should only sit in the back of a car .

Child Protection in Buildings

• Don’t try to get something by climbing on a chair or table. Ask an adult to get it for you .

• Always pick up your toys after you play with them so that no one trips over them.

• Don’t play with window/curtain cords at home. They can be wrapped around your neck and cause you to choke.

• Make sure your scooter, skateboard or other rolling wheel toys are safe. Have your parents check them for any problems.

• Even if you are a good swimmer, make sure that an adult is present as you can still find yourself in danger .

Child Protection in Public Venues

• In case you lose your parent or guardian, always agree on a meeting spot in the park, or other public venues .

• Always stay in groups or with an adult when going to sports games .

• If a stranger asks you to follow them, you should tell an adult you trust such as your parents, security or a police officer .

• If you are under 11 years old, never use an elevator alone .

Child Protection from Technological Risks & Threats

• If being bullied, save the message, block the abuser and report them .

• Inform your parents or a trusted adult that is someone being inappropriate with you .

• Inform your parents what kind of chat rooms or groups you want to join .

• Do not let anyone force you to do something you are not comfortable with online .

• Do not respond to emails that ask for your password.

• If you share a photo online, always remember it can easily become public.