As part of its annual “You Made Me Happy” initiative, Dubai Police, through the General Department of Human Rights and in collaboration with the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments, distributed Eid clothing to children of female inmates ahead of Eid Al Adha, bringing joy and emotional support to families during the festive season.
The initiative reflects Dubai Police’s continued humanitarian efforts aimed at supporting vulnerable groups and strengthening family connections during important religious and social occasions. Officials said the programme is designed to ease emotional stress on families while ensuring children of female inmates are able to experience the spirit and happiness of Eid celebrations.
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The event was attended by Brigadier Salah Buassiba, Director of the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments, alongside Deputy Director Colonel Yousef Abdul Karim Juma, Colonel Jamila Al Zaabi, Director of the Women’s Prison Department, and Major Rashid Nasser, Head of the Child Protection Section at the General Department of Human Rights, along with several officers and staff members.
Officials highlighted that the initiative forms part of broader efforts to enhance the psychological and social well-being of children of female inmates, while promoting values of compassion, solidarity and community cohesion. They also noted that the programme aligns with Dubai Police’s rehabilitation and reintegration strategy, which focuses on creating a supportive environment that encourages female inmates to reintegrate into society positively and with stability.
Through initiatives such as “You Made Me Happy,” Dubai Police continues to emphasise its humanitarian role beyond traditional law enforcement, focusing on community-driven and empathy-based programmes that create meaningful and lasting positive impacts on individuals and families, particularly during festive occasions like Eid Al Adha.
