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A national action plan is a document that outlines a government’s goals and strategies for addressing a specific issue or problem. National action plans are typically developed in response to a pressing concern or crisis, and they outline the steps that a government will take to address the issue and achieve its goals. National action plans can cover a wide range of topics, such as climate change, economic development, public health, or national security. They typically involve the coordination of multiple government agencies and may also involve partnerships with other organizations or stakeholders.
Forced labour in Pakistan has been politicised, hidden and long-present. While national policies had always been ratified, inaction on the issue has been common as the solution is complex and multi-tiered. This solution is also structural and requires socio-cultural action. On Wednesday, speaking at a meeting on the Inter-Ministerial and Inter-Provincial Steering Committee of National…
Part one of a two-part report. MANILA, Philippines — “After several years working back and forth as a seaman, it’s the first time that I experienced an employer that abused me. They mistreated us.” Lloyd* didn’t know he would be fishing in Ireland. When he signed his contract in the Philippines, it was with a…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has been witnessing significant shifts in protecting human rights over the past years, especially regarding labor rights and combating human trafficking. This is achieved by securing a comprehensive institutional structure that aims at preventing such crimes, punishing the perpetrators, and providing all types of support and protection to victims. As a…
Saudi Arabia and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Monday signed an agreement to build a legal and institutional framework to combat human trafficking crimes. President of the Saudi Arabia Human Rights Commission (HRC) Dr. Hala bint Mazyad bin Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri stressed that the Kingdom has strived to build a legal and institutional…
(COLORADO) – January is the month dedicated to raising awareness of human trafficking throughout the U.S. and the world. On Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, the White House released a Presidential Proclamation recognizing the scourge of human trafficking and how it affects people. Highlighting the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking that was released in…
— “AFTER SEVERAL YEARS working back and forth as a seaman, it’s the first time that I experienced an employer that abused me. They mistreated us.” Lloyd* didn’t know he would be fishing in Ireland. When he signed his contract in the Philippines, it was with a company based in Northern Ireland for work on…
SAAIM AHMAD – Human trafficking has emerged as a grave issue of concern in modern times at both national as well as global levels. The developing world, including Pakistan, has been a soft target of this menace since long owing to various socio-economic and geographical circumstances. The main culprits of this heinous crime are criminal…
The Honorable Janet L. Yellen Secretary of the Treasury U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20220 The Honorable Antony Blinken Secretary of State U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 December 8, 2022 Dear Secretary Yellen and Secretary Blinken: The undersigned nongovernmental organizations are writing to…
The Supreme People’s Court (TSP) of Cuba sentenced 12 people accused of the crimes of trafficking, corruption of minors and pimping were sentenced to between 5 and 20 years in prison, according to a report published this Friday by the island’s Foreign Ministry. “Of all the cases filed for the crimes of pimping and trafficking…
The Committee against Torture today concluded its consideration of the initial report of Malawi, with Committee Experts commending efforts to combat human trafficking, and raising questions about access to lawyers and the definition of torture. Anna Racu, Committee Vice Chairperson and Co-Rapporteur for Malawi, said that it was positive that Malawi had adopted the Trafficking…
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