The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) received a delegation from the Royal Thai Embassy, at its headquarters in Manama to learn more about Bahrain’s experience and achievements in regulating the Labour Market and efforts in combatting trafficking in persons.
During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the Kingdom of Bahrain’s efforts in developing a stable work environment that preserves the rights of all parties. LMRA officials highlighted the Authority’s key projects and initiatives, including the recently launched Labour Registration Programme, which aims to register workers in partnership with the private sector, as well as the Optional Insurance System for Domestic Workers and the Wages Protection System.
They also shed light on the objectives and key roles of the Protection and Grievances Centre, the first comprehensive and specialised facility of its kind in the Middle East region that provides counseling, legal services, as well as shelter for victims and potential victims of crimes of trafficking in persons.
The delegation was also briefed on the role of the Regional Centre of Excellence and Capacity Building for Combatting Trafficking in Persons in offering a solid base of trainers who are regionally recognised in the field of combatting trafficking in persons.
The delegation which included the Minister Counsellor for Labour Mr. Tanit Loipimai and Labour Counsellor from the Labour Affairs office in Riyadh Mr. Chattai Tiamsanit as well as representatives from the Royal Thai Embassy in Bahrain. The delegation thanked the LMRA for their hospitality and recognized the efforts exerted to regulate and organize the Labour Market as well as noting Bahrain’s success in combatting Trafficking in persons. The meeting also discussed means of exchanging expertise in the field of combatting trafficking in Persons and procedures for repatriation of workers.
The two sides further discussed ways of enhancing coordination and mutual support in fields of awareness and protection to expat workers in the Kingdom.