UAE: Child bullied during filming; media council launches investigation

The UAE Media Council said it is following up on a bullying incident involving a girl while filming a children's programme broadcast on one of the platforms.

The authority said in a statement on Sunday, that it will not allow the display of "any content that violates the media content standards stipulated in the Media Regulation Law or the laws related to child protection in the country".

The Council said it is communicating with the girl's family to find out more about the incident and is conducting an investigation. As per the investigation with the various concerned parties, the authority will be able to determine the circumstances and take necessary measures.

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Wadeema's Law

The UAE Federal Law on child rights, also referred to as Wadeema's Law, safeguards children against all forms of neglect, exploitation, and both physical and psychological abuse.

The law also emphasises that all children are entitled to adequate living standards, access to healthcare, education, and equal opportunities in essential services and facilities, free from discrimination.

UAE's Child Protection Unit aims to implement the policy and maintaining children's rights as per the legislation. These include protecting children from all forms of harm, negligence, discrimination and abuse that they may experience in the surrounding environment, by any person with legal guardian, authority or responsibility over the child or any relation whatsoever.

The law aims to collaborate with other UAE laws to create a comprehensive legal framework that governs the rights of children. This includes the Criminal Law, Cyber Law, Juvenile Law, Employment Law, and Personal Status Law.

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