Undersecretary of Labour Ministry participates in high-level GCC meeting on combating human trafficking in New York

New York: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour and Secretary General of the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, H E Sheikha Najwa bint...

New York: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour and Secretary-General of the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, H E Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani participated in a high-level GCC meeting on regional cooperation to combat human trafficking, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meeting on the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons in New York.

Her Excellency emphasised that Qatar has made remarkable progress over the past two years in strengthening its human trafficking prevention system. This includes updating national legislation, developing specialised institutional structures within law enforcement agencies, and adopting digital tools that use artificial intelligence to monitor and follow up on cases.

In her speech at the event, she noted that the country has also strengthened national partnerships with various institutions, expanded training and capacity-building programmes, and enhanced victim protection through improved shelter and care services, alongside the launch of a unified national platform for receiving reports.

She stressed that these diverse efforts are founded on a consistent vision that prioritises human protection and dignity, establishing an integrated national approach aligned with international best practices.

Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani added that Qatar is currently implementing the National Plan to Combat Human Trafficking (2024-2026), which is structured around four main pillars: Prevention - Strengthening policies and legislation, intensifying awareness campaigns, and integrating anti-trafficking indicators into transport, aviation, and labour sectors; Protection - Developing shelter mechanisms, expanding psychological, social, and legal support services, improving the national referral system, and ensuring humane and sustainable victim reintegration; Prosecution - Enhancing law enforcement capacities, developing advanced investigation tools, and adopting legislative amendments to ensure more precise monitoring and effective accountability; and Partnerships and Cooperation - Strengthening collaboration with GCC countries and international organisations such as ICAO and UN agencies, alongside developing shared databases and knowledge-based analytics.