Msheireb Museums, the new cultural destination situated in Doha’s Msheireb Downtown, has received the US Department of State’s 2017 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report from the US embassy in Doha yesterday.
The report will form part of the Msheireb Museums Library, specifically Bin Jelmood Heritage House, which provides a space for reflection on the story of slavery and how it has evolved into modern forms of human exploitation.
Comprising four Heritage Houses, including Bin Jelmood, Msheireb Museums serves as an essential reference on the history of Qatar for students and researchers.
The report showcases Qatar’s progress in the protection of human rights and the fight against human trafficking, according to statement from Msheireb Museums.
Bin Jelmood House provides an opportunity for visitors to make a personal commitment to joining the fight against the various forms of human trafficking.
“The report fully aligns with our effort to tackle the unjust treatment of human beings. It will serve as a valuable resource to students and researchers alike, who seek further information on Qatar’s ongoing efforts to eliminate human trafficking,” Msheireb Museums director Hafiz Ali said, thanking the US embassy for presenting their library with the TIP report.
“Msheireb Museums plays a vital role in raising awareness on such topics, and will continue its effort alongside other partners to shed light on topics that are so critical to our history,” the director noted.
“The protection of human rights is something our leadership strongly believes in, and our government is taking all the necessary actions to ensure the rights of everyone in Qatar remain secure on par with international standards,” Ali added.
US embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires Ryan Gliha, who personally presented the report to Ali, said “the US’s collaboration with Qatar to fight human trafficking is the closest it has ever been.”
“The memorandum signed between US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani captures our commitments to combat human trafficking,” Gliha stressed.
The TIP report is an annual report issued by the US State Department’s Office to monitor and combat trafficking in persons.
The report is also considered as the world’s most comprehensive resource of governmental anti-trafficking efforts and reflects the US government’s commitment to global leadership on this key human rights and law enforcement issue.
Msheireb Museums noted that the report represents an updated, global look at the nature and scope of human trafficking and the broad range of government actions to confront and eliminate it.
Hafiz Ali (right) receiving a copy of the TIP report from Ryan Gliha.
