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The Ministry of Labour, represented by the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking (NCCHT), in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has organized a specialised training program to strengthen the skills and capacities of personnel from NCCHT member organisations. The program equipped participants with advanced methodologies to effectively train, mentor, and guide others in combating human trafficking. It focused on preparing attendees as professional trainers, covering programme design, content delivery, and best practices to maximise awareness and educational impact. The initiative forms part of Qatar's National Plan to Combat Human Trafficking (2024-2026), which seeks to coordinate efforts across government bodies and civil society, while fostering regional and international partnerships. The program underscores Qatar's commitment to upholding human rights and human dignity in line with Islamic law, the Constitution, and national legislation prohibiting all forms of exploitation and abuse.

The Ministry of Labour, in partnership with the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking (NCCHT), conducted a three-day intensive training program to strengthen national capacity in identifying and addressing human trafficking in line with international and national standards.The program brought together NCCHT staff supporting hotline operations, personnel from humanitarian care homes, and labour inspectors, equipping them with the knowledge and skills required for early detection of trafficking cases and effective intervention. The initiative aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to secure a dignified life for all residents and foster a thriving, knowledge-based society.As part of Qatar's National Human Trafficking Action Plan 2024-2026, the training underscores ongoing efforts to harmonise and coordinate national measures across government bodies and civil society. It reaffirms the nation's commitment to human rights, Islamic law, the Constitution, and legislation that protects human dignity and prohibits all forms of exploitation.Participants engaged in specialized modules covering legal frameworks, trafficking indicators, national referral mechanisms, and the operational roles of specialised units and labour inspectors in enforcing the law and supporting victims. The training also emphasised a human-rights-centred approach, promoting protection, prevention, and rehabilitation.Human trafficking remains one of the most egregious violations of contemporary human rights, with profound impacts on individual dignity and fundamental freedoms. Effective counteraction requires collaborative efforts, activation of joint coordination mechanisms, strengthened national and international partnerships, and broad awareness of the risks and strategies to combat this crime.Through such initiatives, Qatar continues to build national expertise, raise societal awareness, and foster strategic alliances aimed at preventing and combating human trafficking at national, regional, and global levels.