IOM Delegation Visits LMRA’s Protection and Grievances Centre

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) received a delegation from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Jordan, at the Protection and Grievances Centre in Sehla to learn more about Bahrain’s experience and achievements in combatting trafficking in persons.

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The US State Department’s 2023 TIP Report Places Bahrain at the Forefront of the Region in Combatting Trafficking in Persons for the 6TH Consecutive Year

The Kingdom of Bahrain has maintained its pioneering position in addressing and combatting the crime of trafficking in persons, achieving the “Tier 1” status for the sixth consecutive year in the US Department of State’s 2023 Trafficking in Persons’ (TIP) Report, which is the highest annual international classification in this field.

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Bahrain Maintains its “Tier-1” Status for the 6th Consecutive Year in the 2023 US TiP Report

The Kingdom of Bahrain has maintained its Tier-1 status in the US Department of State’s 2023 Trafficking in Persons (TiP) Report for the sixth consecutive year. The TiP report assesses the efforts of governments around the world in combatting human trafficking, and a Tier 1 status reflects a country’s full commitment to standards applied by the US ‘Trafficking Victims Protection Act’.

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LMRA Chief Executive receives Trafficking in Persons Chief Prosecutor

Manama, Oct. 24 (BNA): Chief Executive of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Ausamah bin Abdullah Alabsi, the Head of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons, received in his office Trafficking in Persons Chief Prosecutor Dr. Ali Al Shewikh, in the presence of Deputy Chief Prosecutor Nasser Al Sheeb. Continue reading

Bahrain’s human trafficking fight draws US recognition

Human trafficking is one of the world’s most rampant human rights violations and, sadly, one of its most profitable crimes. A select group of countries is making efforts to fight the scourge — among them is Bahrain, which has implemented an oper-door policy for its citizens to report suspected human trafficking crimes. Continue reading

HM King congratulated on Tier 1 achievement

Manama,  June 25 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Chief Executive Officer Ausamah bin Abdulla Alabsi on the achievement of Bahrain which was ranked among the Tier 1 in the US Department of State Trafficking in Persons (TiP) Report for the third consecutive year. Continue reading

HRH Premier congratulated on Tier 1 milestone

Manama,  June 25 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Chief Executive Officer Ausamah bin Abdulla Alabsi on the achievement of Bahrain which was ranked among the Tier 1 in the US Department of State Trafficking in Persons (TiP) Report for the third consecutive year. Continue reading

HRH Crown Prince congratulated on Tier 1 honour

Manama, June 25 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister received a cable of congratulations from Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Chief Executive Officer Ausamah bin Abdulla Alabsi on the achievement of Bahrain which was ranked among the Tier 1 in the US Department of State Trafficking in Persons (TiP) Report for the third consecutive year. Continue reading