Khaberni - The Information and Research Center on Human Trafficking at the King Hussein Foundation organized a workshop on Monday, with the participation of several national entities and relevant international organizations.
The Minister of Justice, Dr. Bassam Talhouni, emphasized during his sponsorship of the workshop that combating human trafficking is a national priority and receives special attention from the government, stemming from its firm commitment to protecting human rights and preserving human dignity.
Talhouni praised the efforts of the National Committee for the Prevention of Human Trafficking in developing legislative and procedural mechanisms to combat this crime and protect the most vulnerable groups from exploitation.
He highlighted the importance of the 2009 Human Trafficking Prevention Law and its amendments, which established an advanced legislative framework to address crimes related to human trafficking, increase penalties to ensure that perpetrators do not escape accountability, and provide protection and legal and social assistance to the victims.
He pointed out that dedicating the judiciary to look into human trafficking cases has enhanced justice and resulted in effective cooperation between the specialized Public Prosecutor's Office and the Human Trafficking Combat Unit in gathering evidence and indications from the moment of early identification of potential victims.
Talhouni noted that the recent amendments to the Human Trafficking Prevention Law of 2021 included the establishment of a Human Trafficking Victims Support Fund, which was regulated by its System No. (6) in the year 2023, to provide the necessary assistance to victims, including accommodation in shelters and safe voluntary return to their homelands, confirming the national entities' responsibilities in this area.
He confirmed that the National Committee continues to enhance cooperation and coordination with relevant international and national organizations through implementing capacity-building projects and exchanging expertise, indicating that the current workshop embodies this collaborative approach in combating crime and developing national response mechanisms.
He mentioned that the committee holds regular meetings with partners to hear their observations and recommendations and address them within a comprehensive national vision based on cooperation and integration among official entities and civil society institutions, in line with the national strategy and action plan for combating human trafficking for the years (2024–2027).
It is worth mentioning that Jordan launched the national strategy at the end of last year, aimed at enhancing the protection, care, and assistance system for victims, and is one of the most prominent achievements of the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking chaired by the Minister of Justice, and the membership of the Secretary Generals of the Ministries of Justice, Interior, Labor, the Commissioner General of the National Center for Human Rights, and representatives from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Social Development, Industry, Trade, and Health, Public Security, and the Secretary-General of the National Council for Family Affairs.
