Dr Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Federal National Council Affairs, chaired a meeting to discuss a draft of the annual report on the UAE's efforts to combat human trafficking.
The report, published by the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, lists the progress and concerns pertaining to anti-human trafficking measures adopted during the last year.
The 13th meeting of the committee also approved various draft memorandum of understanding (MoUs) specific to combating the crime that are to be signed between the UAE and other countries. These MoUs are part of the national strategy to combat human trafficking by leveraging global cooperation, the Chairman of the Committee, Dr Gargash, said.
The minister also stressed the need to strengthen training programmes for all those involved in the fight against human trafficking. Currently, training is being imparted in the cooperation with the International Training Centre for Human Trafficking Prevention in Belarus, among others.
Dr Gargash instructed the committee to speed up the launch of the media campaign in the UAE's airports, which is aimed at spreading public awareness about the crime. "The campaign is of great importance to limit the number of people who become victims of human trafficking,” he said.
During the meeting, the committee also welcomed new members from federal and local general prosecution departments, as well as the Emirates Association for Human Rights. The committee members praised the government's decision to expand the strength of the committee, stating that the move will further energise and efficiently support its activities.
Furhter, the Committee approved an anti-human trafficking website, which will be officially launched soon, and discussed other important issues, including reviewing letters from Dubai Charity Association for Women and Child Care.
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