As the 2026 theme, “Trapped Behind the Scam,” draws attention to the growing practice of luring individuals through fraudulent employment opportunities before subjecting them to exploitation and coercing them into carrying out online scams, H.E. Al Ameemi noted that “this evolving form of trafficking in persons underscores the critical importance of strengthening digital awareness, enhancing the ability to distinguish between legitimate and deceptive employment opportunities, and equipping individuals and families with the knowledge required to protect themselves from falling victim to such practices.”
Al Ameemi explained: “At the Family Care Authority, we adopt an integrated, person-centred approach aimed at supporting individuals at risk of violence, exploitation or trafficking in persons.”
She added: “We will continue working closely with our strategic partners to enable affected individuals to access integrated social, psychological, legal and protection services in a manner that safeguards their privacy, preserves their dignity, and enhances their safety and wellbeing.”
About the Family Care Authority FCA:
The Family Care Authority (FCA), an affiliate of the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi, plays a significant role within Abu Dhabi’s social sector ecosystem, guided by its vision of fostering more stable, resilient, and cohesive families. The Authority adopts a comprehensive and human-centred approach focused on prevention, support, and empowerment, providing integrated range of social, psychological, and family care services tailored to the evolving needs of individuals and families across all stages of life.
Collaborating closely with its partners across the social sector, the Authority serves as both a coordinating and enabling entity, bringing cohesive services through its centres in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. Its service categories include Counselling and Guidance, Protective Care, Alternative Care, Empowerment and Awareness, and Custody Visitation, all aimed at enhancing quality of life and strengthening social cohesion and long-term community wellbeing.
The Authority’s mandate was further expanded under Abu Dhabi Executive Council Resolution No. (9) of 2024 to include shelter and humanitarian care services, rehabilitation and empowerment programmes, and specialised support for victims of violence and human trafficking. These services are delivered within a framework that safeguards privacy, preserves human dignity, and promotes family security, reassurance, and social stability.
