Dubai: Dubai Police has partnered with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to deliver a specialized Human Rights training course aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills within the police force. The course focused on integrating human rights principles into everyday policing to help officers serve the community with professionalism, fairness, and respect.
According to Emirates News Agency, organized by Dubai Police’s General Department of Human Rights in collaboration with UNITAR’s Division for Multilateral Diplomacy, the three-day course convened 40 participants from various departments and stations. The training explored international human rights standards and their application to policing practices.
The opening session was attended by senior Dubai Police officials, including Brigadier Abdulrahman Al Shaer, Director of the Human Rights Department; Brigadier Dr. Jasim Muhammad Abdullah, Deputy Director of Training; Colonel Faisal Al Khamiri, Deputy Director of the Human Rights Department; and Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Ali Al Matroushi, Director of the Child and Women Protection Department. Also present were Dr. Rabih El-Haddad, Director of Multilateral Diplomacy at UNITAR, and international experts Dr. Sabrina Wolman, Dr. Elodie Tranchet, and Dr. Michael Tabal, who led several sessions.
Brigadier Al Shaer, in his welcome address, emphasized that this collaboration reflects Dubai Police’s commitment to upholding human rights, aligned with the UAE’s national vision. He stated, “Our goal is to ensure every officer is equipped with the best global practices, so we can build stronger community trust and deliver security services that respect dignity and justice.”
The course supports Dubai Police’s broader strategy of preventing misconduct and embedding a culture of respect while evolving as a leader in rights-based policing. Officers delved into topics such as the international human rights system, the UAE’s global commitments, and the application of human rights standards in daily police work. They also learned about understanding and protecting vulnerable groups, analyzing real-life scenarios, employing a human-rights-based approach in law enforcement, and engaging with human rights institutions and accountability frameworks.
Interactive sessions, case studies, and hands-on exercises provided participants with practical tools to implement their newfound knowledge.
On the sidelines of the course, Dubai Police and UNITAR signed a formal partnership agreement to expand their collaboration. This agreement sets the stage for broader cooperation in training, capacity building, child protection, governance, and proactive policing, with both parties committing to form joint working groups and share expertise in key areas.