Nibras Mohamed Ali Talib, CEO of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), chaired the meeting of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons (NCCTIPs).

The meeting discussed topics on the agenda and discussed the mechanism for combating human trafficking in Bahrain.

The CEO highlighted the collaboration and coordination between the LMRA and various government entities to reduce legal disputes and address violations, while protecting all stakeholders in the labour market.

The meeting also discussed the key findings from the US Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report.

The meeting highlighted Bahrain’s positive efforts and effective measures and emphasised the importance of further developing them to enhance the Kingdom’s anti-trafficking strategies.

The committee underscored the importance of raising awareness through coordinated efforts with the embassies of labour-exporting countries and civil society organisations.

The committee also highlighted the importance of ong
oing training and the development of national competencies across various fields to effectively identify and assist victims or potential victims of trafficking.

Source: Bahrain News Agency