NIHR Participates in the Seventh Government Forum to Combat Trafficking in Persons in the Middle East
The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) participated in the seventh edition of the Government Forum to Combat Trafficking in Persons in the Middle East, hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain under the theme “Enhancing the Sustainability of Efforts through Innovation and Partnerships.” The participation reflects NIHR’s ongoing efforts to promote and protect human rights and support national and regional initiatives aimed at combating trafficking in persons and protecting victims.
Dr. Maha Saleh Al Shehab, Child Rights Commissioner at NIHR, presented a working paper during the second day of the forum under the theme “Child Protection.” She highlighted NIHR’s role in promoting and protecting children's rights and supporting national efforts to combat trafficking in persons. She emphasized the importance of prevention, early identification of exploitation cases, strengthening reporting and protection mechanisms, and raising awareness of digital risks. She also underscored the importance of involving children in matters affecting their rights, while ensuring that their best interests remain a primary consideration. Furthermore, she stressed the need for coordinated national and regional efforts to strengthen and sustain child protection systems.
NIHR’s participation in the forum reflects its commitment to strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise with relevant national and regional stakeholders, supporting efforts to combat trafficking in persons, and advancing child rights protection mechanisms, thereby contributing to the promotion of human rights principles and the preservation of human dignity.
