Sana’a – Saba:
The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights concluded on Tuesday a three-day national workshop titled "Enhancing Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking Crimes", with the participation of representatives from judicial, security, and human rights entities, as well as international organizations.
At the closing ceremony, Deputy Minister of Justice and Human Rights Judge Ibrahim Mohammed al-Shami emphasized that the workshop’s recommendations serve as a roadmap to strengthen national efforts in combating human trafficking.
Al-Shami noted that the outcomes reflect a determined commitment to reinforce the legal and institutional framework, which will be translated into tangible action plans in coordination with all concerned parties.
Judge al-Shami praised the role of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), stressing that victim protection and prosecution of perpetrators remain top priorities. He affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to follow up on the implementation of the recommendations and incorporate them into future plans.
Also present at the ceremony were Head of the National Authority for Human Rights Ali Taysir and Head of the Ministry’s Technical Office Judge Khaled al-Baghdadi, who honored the lecturers, organizers, and participants in recognition of their efforts and contributions to the workshop’s success.
The workshop concluded with 20 key recommendations aimed at enhancing the legal framework, institutional system, and protection and prevention mechanisms. These included expediting the issuance of the executive regulations for the 2018 Anti-Human Trafficking Law and Yemen’s ratification of relevant international protocols, particularly the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons.
Institutional recommendations included launching a national anti-trafficking strategy, establishing a unified database, opening specialized shelters for victims, offering legal and psychological support, and training judges, police officers, and border personnel on detection and victim assistance.
On the protection and prevention front, the workshop called for setting up a confidential hotline for reporting cases, launching intensive awareness campaigns via media, schools, and religious institutions, and addressing root causes such as poverty and displacement through sustainable humanitarian programs.
The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights concluded on Tuesday a three-day national workshop titled "Enhancing Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking Crimes", with the participation of representatives from judicial, security, and human rights entities, as well as international organizations.
At the closing ceremony, Deputy Minister of Justice and Human Rights Judge Ibrahim Mohammed al-Shami emphasized that the workshop’s recommendations serve as a roadmap to strengthen national efforts in combating human trafficking.
Al-Shami noted that the outcomes reflect a determined commitment to reinforce the legal and institutional framework, which will be translated into tangible action plans in coordination with all concerned parties.
Judge al-Shami praised the role of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), stressing that victim protection and prosecution of perpetrators remain top priorities. He affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to follow up on the implementation of the recommendations and incorporate them into future plans.
Also present at the ceremony were Head of the National Authority for Human Rights Ali Taysir and Head of the Ministry’s Technical Office Judge Khaled al-Baghdadi, who honored the lecturers, organizers, and participants in recognition of their efforts and contributions to the workshop’s success.
The workshop concluded with 20 key recommendations aimed at enhancing the legal framework, institutional system, and protection and prevention mechanisms. These included expediting the issuance of the executive regulations for the 2018 Anti-Human Trafficking Law and Yemen’s ratification of relevant international protocols, particularly the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons.
Institutional recommendations included launching a national anti-trafficking strategy, establishing a unified database, opening specialized shelters for victims, offering legal and psychological support, and training judges, police officers, and border personnel on detection and victim assistance.
On the protection and prevention front, the workshop called for setting up a confidential hotline for reporting cases, launching intensive awareness campaigns via media, schools, and religious institutions, and addressing root causes such as poverty and displacement through sustainable humanitarian programs.