UAE government is keen on ensuring equal rights to all – be it an Emirati, expatriate or a tourist in the country. It is keen on providing an equal treatment to everyone without any kind of discrimination or prejudice. The constitution of the country has a number of rights and different aspects of freedom that can be enjoyed by its residents and visitors.

Not only this, in an instance of violation of your rights in any manner by a person or institution, whether government or private, you can get a helping hand from a number of places. Here’s an overview:

Illegal Human Trafficking:

I. Anti-human trafficking department of Dubai police

II. National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking
 
Tenant Disputes:

I. Municipality Rent Dispute Committee

Labour Dispute:

I. Labour department in Ajman, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah or Umm Al Quwain – for private sector employees

II. Ministry of Labour’s labour dispute section in Dubai

III. Ministry of Labour’s labour dispute section in Abu Dhabi

IV. Dubai Labour Court

V. Permanent Labour Committee hotline

VI. Human Rights Department of Dubai police

VII. Tanmia

Others:

I. Abused Women and Children’s Organization in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

II. Charity foundations of different expatriate communities, e.g. Egyptian community, Indian community, etc.