Kuwait reaffirms foreign workers’ rights, forbids human trafficking

Kuwait said Wednesday it is committed to preserving and protecting foreign workers' rights, and to eliminating human trafficking and smuggling. Aseel Al-Mazyad, spokesperson of the Public Authority for Manpower affirmed; marking the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, coinciding July 30, said in a press release that the Authority is dedicated to ensuring workers receive full rights while combating human trafficking and smuggling in coordination with other concerned agencies. Al-Mazyad noted that the Authority, in cooperation with Kuwait Trade Union Federation, Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Permanent National Committee for the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons will organize an event at the Avenues Mall on July 30th from 10:00 am until 10:00 pm to raise awareness on the matter. Source: Kuwait News Agency