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Cision Canada
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Cision Canada
Statement - Statement from the Minister of Public Safety on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons Français
OTTAWA, ON, /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement: "Today, on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Canada stands with countries across the globe in taking action against one of the most appalling and rapidly evolving forms of organized crime: human trafficking. The 2025 theme, " Human trafficking is an organized crime," highlights the critical role of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in dismantling trafficking networks, while prioritizing a victim-centred approach. This year's theme comes at a time when the role of organized criminal networks in human trafficking and other forms of illegal smuggling is top of mind for our government. We know that human trafficking is often deeply intertwined with organized criminal networks that exploit people not just for profit, but as tools to carry out a range of criminal activities. Through our $1.3-billion Border Plan and the strengthened provisions proposed in our Strong Borders Act, we're taking concrete action to target the broader criminal infrastructure that enables and profits from this exploitation. The Government has committed to making bail harder to get for repeat offenders charged with serious crimes, including human trafficking. At the same time, we're also renewing the National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking, informed by extensive engagement with Survivors, Indigenous Peoples, law enforcement, front-line service providers, and civil society. I invite you to read our National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking 2023-2025 Report to learn more. To guide this work, Jennifer Richardson has been appointed as Chief Advisor to Combat Human Trafficking, offering strategic advice and raising awareness both at home and abroad. I encourage you to read her statement, which outlines her vision for strengthening Canada's response. Through our national public education campaign, we continue to educate Canadians on the signs of human trafficking and how to safely report suspected cases. To every Survivor, your voice matters. On this day of awareness, we hear you, we stand with you, and we remain committed to building a safer society where everyone can live free from exploitation." Stay connected
Arab Times
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Cooperation eyed to fight human trafficking, protect the rights of labor
GENEVA, May 10: Kuwait's Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs, Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Al-Sabah, met on Thursday with (Ms.) Manuela Tomei, Assistant Director- General for Governance, Rights and Dialogue at the International Labour Organization (ILO), discussing ways for enhancing cooperation on common issues. During her side meeting with the UN official, as part of Kuwait's delegation participating in the Universal Periodic Review held in Geneva, Sheikha Jawaher emphasized the strength of the historical ties between Kuwait and the ILO, dating back to Kuwait's accession to the organization in 1961, which was crowned by the opening of a regional office in Kuwait in 1972. The two sides discussed the best approaches and practices for enhancing labor rights and combating human trafficking, including exploring frameworks for cooperation and joint coordination across all areas that benefit the labor market, in alignment with human rights standards, national laws, and international treaties ratified by Kuwait. In this context, Sheikha Jawaher highlighted Kuwait's launch of the National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking (2025-2028), which strengthens measures for prevention, protection, accountability, and the elimination of all forms of labor exploitation. This initiative reflects Kuwait's commitment to supporting contract workers. She also added that Kuwait is currently undertaking a comprehensive legislative review of relevant national laws, including labor-related regulations. Sheikha Jawaher also emphasized the great importance that Kuwait places on supporting and empowering women in the labor market across both the public and private sectors. This commitment stems from the noble directives of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. She also reviewed the achievements of Kuwaiti women in the labor sector, particularly within the private sector. (KUNA)
