Page 34 - DJI PR REPORT - AUGUST 2025

8/18/25, 4:01 PM From victim to advocate: Human trafficking survivor rebuilds life in Dubai

Dubai: Once a promising footballer with dreams of playing in Europe, S.G. never imagined his aspirations
would turn into a nightmare. Lured by false promises, he fell victim to a human trafficking gang that

subjected him to brutal abuse and forced labour in an industry exploiting vulnerable women.

After enduring relentless beatings and threats to his life, he eventually made a daring escape that saved him
from a cycle of exploitation.

A new beginning in Dubai

Determined to rebuild his life, S.G. moved to Dubai on the encouragement of a friend. He soon secured a

job with a private security company at one of the emirate’s airports, where he began regaining a sense of
stability and purpose.

Also Read:

Dubai Police reunite inmate with her four children after years apart

Recognising his potential, his employer nominated him for the ‘Anti-Human Trafficking Specialist
Diploma’, a programme launched by the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking and Dubai

Police, in partnership with the Dubai Judicial Institute and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

The initiative aims to train professionals to address trafficking crimes effectively and provide meaningful
support to victims.

Do You Remember Her? Take A Deep Breath Before Looking At Her Now.
Investructor

https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/from-victim-to-advocate-human-trafficking-survivor-rebuilds-life-in-dubai-1.500235985 2/5