Deputy Minister of Justice: Kuwait continues to strengthen efforts to combat human trafficking and protect victims
Awatif Al-Sand confirmed Kuwait's continued efforts to enhance anti-trafficking measures and victim protection, maintaining its Tier 2 ranking in the U.S. State Department's 2026 report.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
The Deputy Minister of Justice and Vice Chair of the National Standing Committee to Combat Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants, Awatef Al-Sand, confirmed today that the State of Kuwait is committed to strengthening efforts to combat human trafficking and protect its victims, and that the committee will continue working with relevant authorities to develop procedures and enhance their implementation, taking into account the report’s observations to safeguard human rights and reinforce the state’s fulfillment of its international obligations.
Al-Sand stated 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.
