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8/18/25, 4:01 PM UAE: Human Trafficking Survivor Gets Dubai Police Diploma, Helps Raise Awareness
After a second escape attempt, aided by someone who sympathised with his ordeal, he managed to flee and return home.
A friend in the UAE later encouraged him to move to Dubai, where he secured a job with a private security company at an
airport.

Feeling secure psychologically, mentally, and socially wasn't the end of his story. His new 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 cooperation with the Dubai Judicial Institute and the United Nations Office on Drugs and
Crime.

Despite his traumatic past, S.G. completed the course and produced a research paper on Border Control Procedures to
Prevent Human Trafficking Crimes. His recommendations included specialised training for border control officers, improved
cooperation between agencies, and public awareness campaigns.

He emphasised the importance of creating mechanisms to support and protect human trafficking victims, ensuring their

access to medical care, social services, and legal assistance. Additionally, he stressed the need for effective border control
measures, including biometric technology, thorough risk assessments, profiling, and collaboration among various agencies
and organisations.

“The diploma gave me a chance to deepen my understanding of this crime and share knowledge with my colleagues in the
private security sector,” he said.“Knowledge and awareness are the best preventive measures. They can save lives by
helping us recognise the signs and protect potential victims.”

The UAE has taken significant steps in recent years to strengthen the fight against human trafficking. In 2023, the Cabinet
adopted amendments to the law, expanding services for victims such as educational support and safe return to their home
countries. The legislation also tightened sanctions, criminalising incitement to commit trafficking and increasing penalties for
perpetrators.

According to the UAE government, combating human trafficking is part of a comprehensive action plan that focuses on
prevention, prosecution of traffickers, protection of survivors, and promotion of international cooperation. The country
maintains a network of shelters, raises awareness of the crime, and enforces penalties, including a minimum fine of
Dh100,000 and at least five years in jail for offenders.

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