Bahrain Retains 'Tier One' Rating in US State Department Report on Trafficking in Persons
Bahrain has retained its Tier One rating in the US State Department's Trafficking in Persons Report for the ninth consecutive year.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Manama, October 9 (KUNA) -- The Kingdom of Bahrain has maintained its “Tier 1” ranking for the ninth consecutive year in the U.S. Department of State’s annual Trafficking in Persons Report, which assesses the efforts of 188 countries in combating human trafficking.
In a statement to the media on Friday, Nabas Talib, Chief Executive Officer of the Labor Market Regulatory Authority and Chairman of Bahrain’s National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, said that the Kingdom’s achievements in this field reflect its steadfast commitment to supporting anti-trafficking efforts, continuously developing legislation, policies, and initiatives, and strengthening its advanced standing in this area.
Talib added that Bahrain’s continued “Tier 1” ranking for the ninth year running reflects the Kingdom’s comprehensive and effective national system for combating human trafficking, which is based on advanced legal and regulatory frameworks, as well as mechanisms for prevention, protection, and justice, supported by effective national and international partnerships.
He emphasized that Bahrain’s advanced position in combating human trafficking is the result of an integrated national system focused on proactive prevention, protection, and justice, reinforced by partnership and institutionalized action.
Talib also expressed the National Committee’s determination to continue working in a spirit of teamwork, enhance coordination and integration among various government and civil society entities, and build on significant achievements to strengthen Bahrain’s standing regionally and internationally in the fight against human trafficking. (End) K.N.A. / A.M.S.
