Manama, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee, extended congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on Bahrain's success in maintaining Tier 1 status ranking for the seventh consecutive year in the US State Department's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report. Dr. Al Zayani said the Kingdom, under the leadership of HM the King, continued its efforts in upholding human rights and combating trafficking in persons, which are based on Bahrain's humanitarian principles and its comprehensive legislative, judicial, and executive framework. The minister expressed his appreciation to General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior; Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) for their efforts in law enforcement a nd providing a safe and fair environment in the labour market through implementing integrated measures and procedures to combat trafficking in persons. The minister commended the ongoing cooperation between the legislative, executive, and judicial authorities, and the role of the National Committee for Combating Trafficking in Persons (NCCTIP) in promoting coordination between the ministers of Interior, Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments, Foreign Affairs, Social Development and Information, and LMRA. This includes cooperation efforts between the diplomatic and consular missions and the exchange of expertise with the US and relevant international organisations. He affirmed that the Kingdom continues to accomplish human rights achievements and to maintain its advanced global ranking through progressive legislative and regulatory measures under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law (1) of 2008, in parallel with the National Plan for Human Rights and international human rights standards. Source: Bahrain N ews Agency
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