Accra:The Government Forum for Combatting Trafficking in Persons (GFCTIP) and the "Insan" Exhibition recently concluded in Bahrain. These events were organized by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons (NCCTIP), under the theme "Strengthening Sustainability Efforts through Creativity and Partnerships".
According to Bahrain News Agency, Nibras Mohamed Talib, CEO of LMRA and Chairman of NCCTIP, praised the efforts that made the seventh edition successful, with 10 panel discussions and participation from around 1,200 attendees from Bahrain and across the region. Talib stressed the importance of enhancing national efforts and regional cooperation to tackle human trafficking.
The forum served as a platform to coordinate efforts, develop joint action mechanisms, and exchange expertise to enhance national frameworks. Talib emphasized the need for integrated regional coordination and formal cooperation through memoranda of understanding. He also highlighted the importance of specialized training and using creative methods to raise awareness of trafficking issues.
The event gathered representatives from GCC countries, Egypt, Jordan, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Over three days, discussions covered challenges and practical solutions in combating trafficking, the role of communication and media, and Bahrain's national initiatives.
The programme included sessions on child protection, innovation in combating trafficking, and protecting domestic workers. A joint GCC meeting also addressed strategic frameworks for combating forced labor and human trafficking. The forum was supported by private sector partners such as Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, Bahrain Islamic Bank, and others.