أسئلة قانونية إماراتية عامةLaw No. (23) of 2021 Concerning the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children

Article (2) The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Law, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise: UAE: The United Arab Emirates. Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai. Ruler: His Highness the Ruler of Dubai. DFWC: The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children. Board of Directors: The board of directors of the DFWC. Director General: The director general of the DFWC. Abuse and Violence: Any act, conduct, or threat which is directed against women or children and which has a negative physical or psychological effect, such as bodily, emotional, verbal, sexual, or financial harm; any form of negligence; or deprivation of rights. Care: Any of the psychological, social, medical, financial, and legal services provided by the DFWC to victims of Abuse and Violence. This includes, without limitation, providing shelter for non-health- related purposes; social habilitation; and protection from Abuse and Violence, negligence, and exploitation. Scope of Application

Article (6) Without prejudice to the applicable federal and local legislation, and the international treaties and conventions to which the UAE is a party or an acceding party, the DFWC will, for the purpose of achieving its objectives and, where required, in coordination with the competent Government Entities in the Emirate and international organisations, have the duties and powers to: 1. develop and implement the policies, plans, programmes, and initiatives required for protecting women and children against Abuse and Violence; 2. propose the legislation required for providing the necessary Care and protection for women and children against Abuse and Violence, and submit the same to the com petent Government Entities to take appropriate action in this respect; 3. provide Care and shelter services to women and children who are victims of Abuse and Violence, in accordance with the relevant rules and conditions prescribed by the DFWC

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Law No. (23) of 2021 Concerning the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children Page 4 of 9 and in line with the legislation in force in the Emirate and the rules adopted by the competent Government Entities; 4. take all the measures and actions required for combating Abuse and Violence against women and children in the society; 5. receive complaints and reports regarding any violations committed against women and children, and take the necessary action in respect of these violations; 6. take the necessary measures to address the consequences of incidents of Abuse and Violence, such as the rehabilitation and training of victims of these incidents; and empowering them socially, psychologically, and financially to enable them to integrate into the society; 7. provide psychological and social counselling services to the women and children subjected to Abuse and Violence; 8. provide assistance to non-UAE national victims of Abuse and Violence and help them return to their home countries; 9. where required, represent women and children who are victims of Abuse and Violence before judicial authorities and competent Government Entities; 10. raise, and invest, the funds and Donations required for enabling the DFWC to perform its duties, in accordance with the legislation in force in the Emirate; and 11. exercise any other duties or powers required for the achievement of the objectives of the DFWC, as assigned to it by the Ruler. Organisational Structure of the DFWC

Article (9) a. The Board of Directors will undertake general supervision of the work of the DFWC and follow up its performance of the functions assigned to it under this Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof. In particular, the Board of Directors will have the duties and powers to: 1. approve, and follow up the implementation of, the general policy and the strategic and development plans of the DFWC; 2. approve the Care and shelter services to be provided by the DFWC, as part of its mandate, to women and children who are victims of Abuse and Violence; 3. approve the draft annual budget and Financial Statements of the DFWC; 4. approve the organisational structure of the DFWC; 5. approve the resolutions, bylaws, and regulations governing the administrative, financial, and technical work of the DFWC, including the human resources regulations of the DFWC; 6. approve the projects, initiatives, activities, programmes, and awareness campaigns that contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the DFWC; 7. establish the rules regulating the acceptance of the grants, gifts, Donations, and endowments offered to the DFWC; the use of their proceeds; and the channels and

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Law No. (23) of 2021 Concerning the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children Page 6 of 9 conditions for spending and investing these proceeds, in accordance with the legislation in force in the Emirate; 8. form permanent and temporary committees and work teams, and determine their functions and terms of reference; 9. review reports on the work, activities, and achievements of the DFWC, including the annual, financial, and performance reports; and take the necessary action in respect thereof; 10. appoint, dismiss, and determine the remuneration of, external auditors; and review the reports and notes submitted by these auditors at the end of each Financial Year; and 11. exercise any other duties or powers required for the achievement of the objectives of DFWC, as assigned to it by the Ruler. b. The Board of Directors may delegate its powers under sub-paragraphs (a)(5) and (a)(6) of this Article to the Director General, provided that such delegation is specific and in writing. Meetings of the Board of Directors

Article (10) a. The Board of Directors will convene at the invitation of its chairman, or the vice chairman if the chairman is absent, six (6) times a year and where necessary. Meetings of the Board of Directors will be valid if attended by the majority of its members, provided that the chairman or vice chairman is in attendance. b. Resolutions and recommendations of the Board of Directors will be passed by majority vote of the attending members; and in the event of a tie, the chair of the meeting will have a casting vote. c. Resolutions and recommendations of the Board of Directors will be recorded in minutes signed by the chair of the meeting and attending members. d. A rapporteur will be appointed to the Board of Directors by its chairman. The rapporteur will be responsible for sending meeting invitations to the members of the Board of Directors, preparing its meeting agendas, recording its minutes of meetings, following up the implementation of the Board of Directors resolutions and recommendations, and performing any other duties assigned to him by the chairman of the Board of Directors.

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Law No. (23) of 2021 Concerning the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children Page 7 of 9 e. The Board of Directors may invite experts and specialists, as it deems appropriate, to attend its meetings to assist it in performing its duties. These experts and specialists will not have a vote in the deliberations of the Board of Directors. Executive Body of the DFWC

Article (12) a. The Director General will be appointed by a resolution of the chairman of the Board of Directors. b. The Director General will be responsible to the Board of Directors for performing the functions assigned to him under this Law and the resolutions, regulations, and bylaws issued in pursuance hereof. c. The Director General will have the duties and powers to: 1. propose the general policy and the strategic and development plans of the DFWC, submit the same to the Board of Directors for approval, and follow up the implementation of the same upon their approval; 2. approve, and supervise the implementation of, the operational plans the DFWC; 3. propose the draft annual budget and Financial Statements of the DFWC, and submit the same to the Board of Directors for approval;

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Law No. (23) of 2021 Concerning the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children Page 8 of 9 4. prepare the organisational structure of the DFWC, and submit the same to the Board of Directors for approval; 5. prepare the resolutions, regulations, and bylaws required to regulate the administrative, financial, technical, and human resources work of the DFWC; and submit the same to the Board of Directors for approval; 6. supervise the daily work of the executive body of the DFWC; manage its technical, administrative, and financial affairs; and follow up the performance of its employees; 7. propose the projects, initiatives, activities, programmes, and awareness campaigns that contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the DFWC; and submit the same to the Board of Directors for approval; 8. prepare an annual report on the achievements and activities of the DFWC; and submit the same to the Board of Directors for approval; 9. represent the DFWC before third parties and conclude the contracts and agreements required for the achievement of the objectives of the DFWC; and 10. exercise any other duties or powers assigned or delegated to him by the Board of Directors. Financial Resources of the DFWC