Session
Source of Reference
State under Review
Recommendation
Prevent and respond to the crime of human trafficking, including when it is resulting from the kafalah system of women migrant domestic workers which are at elevated risk of abuse, sexual abuse and de facto deprivation of liberty.
Explanation
The United Arab Emirates considers human trafficking a crime against humanity and affirms its commitment to addressing all human trafficking offences in cooperation with the international community. In that context, the UAE Cabinet adopted in July 2023 a number of important amendments to the Anti-Human Trafficking Law, including tightening penalties and introducing services for victims, such as educational assistance, measures for the safe return of the victim to her/his homeland, criminalizing incitement to crime, and stiffening the penalties imposed on perpetrators.
Reference type
Response