Lt. Gen. Al-Bassami: Saudi Arabia's Public Security Fights Human Trafficking with 28 Units and International Cooperation
Lt. Gen. Muhammad Al-Bassami, the Public Security Director in Saudi Arabia, spoke at a symposium organized by the Human Rights Commission in Riyadh.
He mentioned that there are 28 units in the Public Security working to share information on human trafficking crimes across the country.
The national referral mechanism for human trafficking cases, in collaboration with relevant parties, has led to effective responses and management of reports.
The Public Security is committed to following international best practices to combat human trafficking and educating the community about the issue through the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons.
A high-ranking official from the Public Security in Saudi Arabia stated that human trafficking is a priority crime and was discussed at a symposium organized by the Human Rights Commission.
Attendees included representatives from various government entities and international organizations, such as UNICEF, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Saudi Arabia, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and the International Organization for Migration.
Human trafficking is considered a crime involving the act, means, and purpose.
A symposium discussed ways to combat human trafficking through reviewing national and international legislative frameworks, examining regional and international instruments, and sharing best practices.
The focus was on strengthening laws, providing support to victims, raising awareness, and preventing these crimes.
The text discusses international efforts to combat human trafficking.
These efforts include promoting reporting of trafficking cases, creating training programs to improve detection and treatment, and enhancing cooperation between related parties on a national and international level.