Doha: In cooperation with the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking (NCCHT) organized the first basic training workshop on combating human trafficking from a Human Rights Approach under the theme “Our Humanity is One: Dignity and Justice for All.” The workshop aims to build national capacities in handling human trafficking cases with an emphasis on prevention, protection, and rehabilitation.
According to Qatar News Agency, the workshop is directed at law enforcement personnel, including police officers, prosecutors, judges, Ministry of Labour employees, doctors, social researchers, and psychologists. It will continue until May 22 and involves representatives from various Qatari ministries, organizations, and agencies, including the Ministry of Social Development and Family, the Ministry of Justice, and the Qatar Red Crescent Society, among others.
HE Secretary General of the NHRC, Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali, highlighted the global challenges that exacerbate human trafficking, such as poverty, armed conflict, climate change, and migration. Despite these challenges, he emphasized Qatar’s effective measures in protecting against human trafficking through strategic legislation and institutional initiatives.
NCCHT Deputy Chair, Sara Abdullah Al Saadi, reiterated Qatar’s commitment to enhancing the human rights protection system. She noted that the workshop is part of implementing the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking (2024-2026) and aligns with NHRC’s Strategic Plan 2024-2030, focusing on protection, prevention, and rehabilitation.
Dr. Abeer Al Khraisha, Director of the UN Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre, stressed that human trafficking is a global issue affecting marginalized and vulnerable groups. She cited 2021 estimates revealing that 50 million people are subjected to modern slavery, with women and children disproportionately affected.
Jassim bin Yousef Al Kuwari, Deputy Director of the Regional Centre for Combatting Cybercrime in Doha, highlighted the evolving nature of human trafficking, particularly the challenges posed by digital advancements. He noted a 25 percent increase in identified trafficking victims globally, as reported by the 2024 UNODC Global Report, and emphasized the Centre’s role in tackling the cyber dimension of human trafficking through capacity building and regional cooperation.