Diploma turns human trafficking victim into specialist in the field

"SG" is a talented young man who dreamed of playing football in Europe.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Tragically, his aspirations were shattered when he fell victim to a human trafficking gang that forced him into labour in an exploitative industry targeting women.

He endured relentless abuse and threats to his life before he ultimately managing a tough escape. After such a harrowing experience, the young man moved to Dubai, encouraged by a friend to start anew.

There, he secured employment with a private security company at one of the airports.

The company nominated him to enrol in the “Anti-Human Trafficking Specialist Diploma,” a programme launched by the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking and the Dubai Police, in cooperation with the Dubai Judicial Institute, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

This diploma aims to prepare specialists to effectively and professionally address human trafficking crimes and support their victims.

Despite suffering significant challenges from his harsh experience, the young man met all diploma requirements and conducted an in-depth study titled “Border Control Procedures to Prevent Human Trafficking Crimes.”