Reem Alsalem, the UN's special rapporteur on violence against women and girls, has praised the UAE's proactive approach on women's safety and equality. Beginning on December 9, Alsalem underlined during her official 10-day visit to the UAE the country's commitment to include gender equality into governance and social activities as well as her encouragement of more help for expatriate women exposed to abuse.

Alsalem praised the UAE for giving women's full involvement in society top priority and for stressing the awareness and dedication shown by many different players, She pointed out how gender equality has grown to be a national concern firmly ingrained in daily life and government of the nation, The several projects and laws meant to empower women, guard them from assault, and guarantee their active participation in all spheres clearly show this dedication.

Alsalem admitted difficulties in enhancing preventive and responsive policies against violence directed against women and girls although major progress. Among these are filling up support system gaps and making sure every woman, including expats, gains from the nation's protective system.

Legal aid, refuge, and services for victims of abuse and trafficking are among the several support outlets the UAE provides. Alsalem, however, underlined the need of more concrete help for women who are expatriates. For abuse victims lacking financial independence, for instance, financial assistance could be revolutionary, Fearing residence and financial uncertainty, women who are financially dependent on their abusers frequently find it difficult to flee abusive circumstances or document abuse.

Although some organizations help, these initiatives are usually restricted. Alsalem advised extending state-sponsored projects including livelihood support for expatriate women confronting hazards, akin to those accessible for vulnerable Emirati women, Giving these women access to employment possibilities or funding to launch businesses could help them to recover their security and independence.

Alsalem also brings up another important problem with expatriate women who have finished jail terms. She asked UAE officials to review the policy of deporting female offenders following their terms, particularly considering that returning home could expose them to more violence or risk.

Alsalem proposed other options, like allowing these women to stay in the UAE and offering the required tools to help them reconstruct their lives. By means of risk analyses, ascertain their safety upon deportation, thereby guaranteeing a more humane and protective attitude.

Alsalem underlined the importance of improved data collecting to enable the UAE to react effectively on domestic abuse, sexual exploitation, and trafficking. Lack of consistent, separated data hinders authorities' capacity to assess the success of present policies and pinpoint areas needing work, She advised the UAE to implement a single mechanism for gathering and distributing such information, therefore strengthening victim responsibility and justice.

"Data is a priority," Alsalem underlined, stressing how it can enable the government to create more focused initiatives and monitor development in tackling violence against women and girls.

Alsalem visited several emirates, interacting with government officials, foreign organizations, civic society members, academics, and corporate sector players. Her contacts provide important new perspectives on UAE activities and areas needing development.

In her last words, she underlined the need of keeping fair support systems for every woman, from different countries, She also underlined the significance of group efforts to solve unresolved issues, thereby guaranteeing inclusive and broad advancement of gender equality in the United Arab Emirates.

Alsalem will give her results to the UN Human Rights Council in June 2025 when they have been gathered into a thorough report, This paper is supposed to highlight the UAE's successes and present doable suggestions to support its dedication to women's security and empowerment, By means of these initiatives, the UAE keeps opening the path for a more inclusive and fair future, therefore reinforcing its leadership in advancing gender equality on a worldwide basis.