The UAE's anti-discrimination law, introduced in 2015, is designed to foster a culture of tolerance and inclusivity by making it illegal to discriminate against individuals based on their religion, caste, creed, gender, beliefs, race, color, or ethnic background. This law aims to ensure the protection of all residents, encouraging acceptance and unity regardless of their background or beliefs.
Major Elements of the Anti-Discrimination Law:
The law strictly forbids any actions that incite religious hatred or disparage religions in any form, whether through speech, writing, or digital media. A 2023 amendment broadened the law's scope to include:
- Bans on attacks against religious beliefs, practices, and sacred symbols.
- Prohibitions on altering, damaging, or desecrating holy scriptures.
- Penalties for showing disrespect towards prophets, religious sites, cemeteries, and associated areas.
Consequences for breaching the anti-discrimination law are stringent, with potential imprisonment ranging from six months to over 10 years and fines between Dh500,000 and Dh2 million. The law also punishes actions aimed at inciting hate speech, creating tribal disputes, or disrupting public order through any form of expression.
How to Report Discrimination
Residents facing discrimination have multiple reporting options:
1. UAE Police Online Services: Discrimination incidents can be reported online through the police platforms in various emirates.
2. Abu Dhabi Police: Use the Aman service by calling 8002626 or sending an SMS to 8002828.
3. Dubai Police: Report via the Al Ameen service by dialing 8004888 locally or +9718004888 from abroad.
4. Sharjah Police: The Najeed service is accessible at 800151 or via SMS at 7999.
5. Judicial Authorities: Individuals may also pursue legal action by filing a lawsuit.
6. Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE): Employees in the private sector can report workplace discrimination through MOHRE’s online channels, with evidence such as contracts, pay slips, and witness statements helping to support their case.
7. Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR): Government employees can file complaints through FAHR’s online platforms.
8. Human Rights Concerns: These can be reported to the Human Rights Office - Judicial Department in Abu Dhabi or the Community Development Authority (CDA) via 8002121 or email at human_rights@cda.gov.ae.
9. Ministry of Tolerance and Co-existence: Discrimination reports can be submitted via email to info@tolerance.gov.ae.
10. National Human Rights Institution: Human rights complaints can be submitted online through their website (https://nhriuae.com/en.
Knowing how and where to report discrimination is essential for upholding the values of tolerance and non-discrimination in the UAE.
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