For his part, HE Minister of Justice and Chairman of the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking Crimes in the United Arab Emirates, Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi, stressed that human trafficking is an issue of international concern, as reports of international organizations indicate that this serious type of organized crime threatens approximately (25 ) million people worldwide, pointing out that international reports confirm that the largest percentage of victims of human trafficking are those looking for temporary migration opportunities for the purpose of working with the aim of creating a better future and life for themselves and their families.
His Excellency added, “I can only praise the great success achieved by the brothers in Qatar during their hosting of the FIFA World Cup at the end of last year, and I also take this opportunity to congratulate them on choosing Qatar to host the Basketball World Cup in 2027, and I am confident that the sister country of Qatar It will once again dazzle the world by offering a premium sports experience.” He indicated that the UAE has taken several measures and adopted a comprehensive national approach based on full cooperation and coordination between all government agencies and civil society institutions, pointing to the strengthening of cooperation and integration between law enforcement agencies through the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, and the harnessing of national media in order to create a safe environment. for the most vulnerable groups.
His Excellency explained that the expansion of the use of information technology contributed to the entry of the crime of human trafficking into the cyberspace, as modern technologies provided traffickers with many tools to attract, exploit and control victims, indicating that the UAE is in the process of amending the law to combat human trafficking crimes in line with developments in order to combat those crimes.
HE Minister of Justice and Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, and Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons in the State of Kuwait, Dr. Amer bin Muhammad Ali Muhammad, indicated that the phenomenon of trafficking in persons has become a phenomenon of concern to countries, as it affects the lives of individuals and peoples, and is also becoming increasingly sophisticated and complex, indicating that the countries of the world have begun to confront this criminal phenomenon by resorting to the ratification of agreements designated to combat crime in some of its common forms, with the aim of reducing effects on the domestic and international levels.
He explained that the State of Kuwait worked to define crime in national legislation, as the national legislator dealt with it in the penal laws with severe punishment in view of the serious harm it inflicts on the state and its citizens, indicating that the labor law is targeting a basic goal that is based on a fair balance between the interest of workers and their protection on the one hand and the interest of owners Business.
He pointed out that the State of Kuwait is well aware of the importance of cooperation and openness to the experiences of other countries in the field of combating the crime of trafficking in persons, as it represents a transcontinental crime, pointing to the need for international cooperation in order to combat human trafficking in order to reach the ultimate goal of human protection and the preservation of human dignity.
Sherine Al Saati, representative of the Permanent General Secretariat of the Government Forum, stated that the fourth session of the forum is being held at a time when we need to further strengthen partnerships and build bridges at the national and international levels to combat trafficking in persons, noting the need to address through pillars that include legal frameworks, prevention, prevention, prosecution and protection. and help the victims.
She explained the importance of including expatriates in the tourism polarization seasons within our development plans by harnessing their contributions to achieving the goals and objectives of sustainable development, noting the need to strengthen cooperation to ensure safe migration in its various aspects.
She emphasized the need for the outputs and recommendations of the forum’s work to be able to develop a unified vision to confront the crime of trafficking in persons during the seasons of tourism polarization, and then work on developing the necessary tools. (MORE)
Source: Qatar News Agency