Al-Sand: Safeguarding Human Rights and Fulfilling International Commitments
Deputy Minister of Justice Awatif Al-Latif Al-Sand confirmed Kuwait's continued placement in Tier 2 in the 2026 report, praising anti-trafficking efforts and victim protection.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice and Deputy Chair of the National Permanent Committee to Combat Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants, Awatif Abdul Latif Al-Sanad, confirmed that Kuwait maintained its Tier 2 ranking for the second consecutive year in the U.S. Department of State’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, which acknowledged the country’s increased efforts in combating human trafficking. She explained 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, commending the efforts of relevant national entities. She added that Kuwait remains committed to strengthening its fight against human trafficking and protecting its victims, and that the National Committee will continue to work with competent authorities to develop procedures and enhance their implementation, drawing on the report’s observations to safeguard human rights and reinforce the state’s fulfillment of its international obligations.
