Awatif Al-Sand: Kuwait continues to strengthen efforts to combat human trafficking and protect victims
Awatif Al-Sand reaffirmed Kuwait's continued efforts to enhance anti-trafficking measures and protect victims, according to the U.S. State Department's 2026 report.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Kuwait’s Undersecretary of Justice and Vice Chair of the National Permanent Committee to Combat Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants, Awatif Al-Sand, said on Sunday that Kuwait has maintained its Tier 2 ranking for the second consecutive year, according to the U.S. Department of State’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, which acknowledged the country’s growing efforts to combat human trafficking.
Al-Sand told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the report recorded an increase in investigations, criminal prosecutions, and convictions compared to the previous reporting period, as well as a rise in the number of identified victims referred to care and increased financial allocations for their services, praising the efforts of relevant national authorities.
She affirmed that Kuwait remains committed to strengthening its fight against human trafficking and protecting victims, and that the committee will continue working with competent authorities to develop procedures and enhance their implementation, leveraging the report’s observations to safeguard human rights and reinforce the state’s fulfillment of its international obligations.
