MOI, IOM train frontline officers to strengthen fight against human trafficking

The Ministry of Interior (MOI) and the IOM Kuwait partnered to conduct training for frontline police officers on combating human trafficking, in line with directives from the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, to enhance staff capabilities.

This workshop, focused on identification, legal frameworks, and victim protection, aims to strengthen national efforts against human trafficking, reports Al-Anba daily.

Director of the Training Department at the Ministry of Interior, Brigadier General Salem Ashour, reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to playing an active role as a member of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and to strengthening cooperation in humanitarian efforts, particularly in combating human trafficking and protecting victims.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of a training course organized jointly by the Ministry of Interior and the United Nations Migration Agency (IOM) in Kuwait, Brigadier General Ashour said the workshop reflects the directives of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, to enhance the training of military personnel and develop the capabilities of Ministry of Interior staff across sectors.

This is achieved through participation in courses and workshops addressing issues of international concern, especially those with humanitarian dimensions.

He explained that such workshops help raise awareness and knowledge, improve the quality of performance, and strengthen coordination between relevant military and civilian entities. He also expressed appreciation to the IOM for its productive cooperation in organizing the training, noting that it forms part of the ongoing partnership with the Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Training.

Meanwhile, the head of the IOM mission in Kuwait, Mazen Abu Al-Hassan, stated that the three-day workshop, which concluded recently, brought together around 29 participants from various Ministry of Interior departments.

The sessions addressed the concept of human trafficking, indicators for identifying victims, mechanisms for assistance, and ways to enhance coordination among concerned authorities.

He stressed that combating human trafficking remains a priority for Kuwait, with the involvement of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior and other relevant bodies, while the IOM continues to support national efforts through the expertise of its local and international specialists.