Bahrain has become the first Arab State to reach Tier 1 in the US Department of State Trafficking in Persons (TiP) Report, receiving this distinguished honour in the 2018 edition. Continue reading
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Trafficking victims’ fund set up
VICTIMS of human trafficking in Bahrain will receive monthly allowances as part of a government initiative, it was revealed. However, the Victims Assistance Fund will only assist those whose cases are in the court.
Bahrain Launches MENA Region’s First Government Assistance Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking
In a historic and unprecedented development in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA), the Government of Bahrain has established the first assistance fund for victims of human trafficking. Continue reading
Bahrain’s ‘Flexi Permit’ highlighted at UN HQ meeting
New York, Feb. 24 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain has participated in the first round of negotiations on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, organised by the United Nations (UN) at its headquarters here. Continue reading
New system in place to report cases of human trafficking
A NEW system to report human trafficking allegations has been launched in Bahrain.
The National Referral Mechanism for Victims of Trafficking in Persons involves training first responders to assess cases and help victims. Continue reading