Minister of Justice: UAE committed to eradicate human trafficking

The UAE will launch an electronic system to refer human trafficking victims, a key initiative by the Ministry of Justice to protect their rights and dignity. 

Tuesday 30 July, marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, originally established by the UN in 2024, to raise awareness and combat human trafficking.

Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, highlighted the UAE's dedication under President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to eradicating this crime through stringent measures and updated legislation. 

He said, “Acknowledging the evolving nature of the crime and the continuous development of its criminal patterns, the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking has assessed and reviewed the policies and legislative frameworks related to combating this crime. This has helped define a clear roadmap for strengthening the national system with the necessary dynamism and flexibility to address the crime and its developments. The aim is to prevent innocent people, especially children, from becoming victims and to utilise modern technology to monitor crime patterns and receive reports from victims.”

The National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking has introduced new policies and a 2023 law that protects victims and imposes severe penalties on traffickers, particularly for exploitation and confiscation of identification documents. 

The Ministry’s new electronic system further aims to enhance victim protection and emphasize the need for international cooperation in addressing this global issue.