Yemen Marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

 

The Republic of Yemen marked the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, which falls on July 30, with a speech event organized today by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights.

During the event, Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb Al-Rahwi emphasized that human trafficking is a disturbing crime, and the current circumstances the country is experiencing, including aggression, blockade, and occupation of part of its territory, have contributed to its exacerbation and the spread of human trafficking gangs linked to their counterparts abroad.

He stressed the importance of enforcing the law, implementing its procedures, and not being lenient with this type of criminal gang that exploits the circumstances and poverty of society to deceive parents and engage in this type of criminal activity, which is more prevalent in the occupied governorates. He emphasized that anyone involved in this type of crime in any way should be held accountable and strictly enforced.

He directed the Ministry of Information, in conjunction with relevant and relevant authorities, to shed light on this phenomenon from all aspects and raise awareness of its dangers and ways to mitigate it. He called on the representative of the International Organization for Migration to further coordinate and partner with the government, represented by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, to strengthen joint efforts to combat this phenomenon and protect society.

The Prime Minister addressed the role of society in the fight against trafficking and its importance, especially for mothers and fathers, given that the crime of human trafficking primarily targets and destroys families and society in general.

He explained that society does not need more burdensome problems, and that efforts and energies should be directed toward construction and continued support for the vulnerable people of Gaza. He noted that the transition to the fourth phase of escalation is a clear message to all parties and companies cooperating with the Zionist enemy that their ships will be targeted by the valiant armed forces.

Al-Rahwi said, “Yemen’s stance is a source of pride and honor for all its free citizens and their revolutionary and political leadership. This necessitates that we match this stance with further achievements in other areas at the domestic level, including combating human trafficking.”

He urged the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, various relevant authorities, and the international community to cooperate diligently to reduce this phenomenon to the greatest extent possible, praising the efforts made by the Ministry in this regard.

For his part, the President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Dr. Abdul-Mumin Shuja’uddin, affirmed that the judicial authorities deal firmly with human trafficking crimes, noting that the Criminal Procedure Code stipulates that these crimes be tried in consecutive sessions, considering them dangerous and socially impactful.

He explained that the Yemeni leadership has not stood idly by in the face of human trafficking crimes, but has exerted its utmost efforts to combat and confront these crimes despite the circumstances the country is suffering from under the aggression and its brutal blockade, as well as issues of illegal immigration and child labor.

Judge Shuja’uddin indicated that the Yemeni judiciary will continue its efforts to combat this crime when cases are brought to its attention, and will deal firmly with them, considering them a violation of religious principles and authentic Yemeni values.

He pointed out that the Supreme Judicial Council has approved the inclusion of a course on combating human trafficking in the curriculum of the Higher Judicial Institute, so that these crimes are always on the minds of judges when they are assigned judicial work and hear these cases.

The event, attended by First Deputy Prime Minister Allama Mohammed Miftah, Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council Mohammed Al-Durrah, Ministers of Justice and Human Rights Judge Mujahid Abdullah, Oil and Minerals Dr. Abdullah Al-Amir, Information Hashem Sharaf Al-Din, Attorney General Judge Abdulsalam Al-Houthi, Advisor to the Supreme Political Council Ambassador Abdulilah Hajar, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Nabeeh Abu Shusaa, and a number of Shura Council members, emphasized the seriousness of the crime of human trafficking in its widespread prevalence as a transnational organized crime, whose impact extends to all societies and countries.