New york: Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Ambassador Shaikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah reaffirmed the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) commitment to enhance international cooperation for protecting human dignity and strengthening criminal justice. She made the remarks in a press statement to KUNA during an event organized by the Kuwait Permanent Mission in collaboration with the GCC General Secretariat and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the side event took place on the sidelines of the General Assembly high-level meeting evaluating the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons held on November 24-25, 2025. Ambassador Al-Sabah emphasized that the GCC's commitment remains a cornerstone of global efforts to combat human trafficking, highlighting the crime as one of the most dangerous violations against human rights worldwide.
She also pointed out that Kuwait's current presidency of the GCC offers an opportunity to enhance collective action and protect vulnerable groups through innovative initiatives. These efforts align with broader regional and international partnerships supporting sustainable human security goals globally.
During the event, GCC Assistant Secretary General for Legal and Legislative Affairs Sultan Al-Suwaidi reviewed the efforts of member states to combat trafficking. He praised recent legislative and institutional developments achieved across the council countries. Special Rapporteur Siobhan Mullally commended the GCC's efforts and urged continued cooperation. Representatives from member states and organizations stressed coordination and launched a report addressing trafficking, migrant smuggling, and transnational organized crime challenges globally.