UAE prioritised efforts to combat human trafficking

ABU DHABI / WAM

The UAE has prioritised its efforts to combat human trafficking, which has surpassed basic legislative requirements, by caring for victims and countering the negative effects of the crime.
The UAE’s message is in line with its ethical and humanitarian values, especially tolerance, equality and rule of law. The UAE has firmly countered attempts to undermine human rights, regardless of religion, race or language.
On the occasion of the annual World Day against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, the United Nations (UN) called on communities to counter human trafficking crimes.
The UAE government believes that human trafficking is a despicable crime and is committed to working to combat this practice in any form. The government is working hard on every element in its five Ps strategy – Prevention, Prosecution, Punishment, Protection and Promotion (of international cooperation). Since the government first officially acknowledged this problem, it has consistently and continuously improved its efforts to limit the crime, as well as adhered to international standards. Simultaneously, the UAE will continue to cooperate with all appropriate regional and international law enforcement offic- ials to apprehend, prosecute and punish those violating UAE’s human trafficking law and those attempting to use the country as a channel to violate anti-trafficking laws of other countries.
All these indicate that the UAE is committed to becoming a model for change in the region and an active member of the international community. It continues to welcome direct discussion and collaboration with other governments, public or private sector groups, or international organisations that share the vision of stemming the tide of human trafficking.
Several Emirati authorities care for human trafficking victims, including shelters for human trafficking and sexual abuse victims.