MUSCAT – This initiative underscores Oman’s unwavering commitment to protecting human dignity and aims to significantly raise public awareness about the dangers and various forms of human trafficking.

The campaign reflects the Sultanate of Oman’s firm stance in rejecting all forms of exploitation and abuse, and is aligned with the country’s national legislation and international obligations to combat human trafficking in all its forms.

The Ministry of Information marked the occasion by highlighting Oman’s dedication to defending human dignity and reinforcing legal and institutional frameworks to prevent trafficking and protect vulnerable groups.

The General Federation of Oman Workers also joined in commemorating the World Day, reaffirming labour unions’ role in safeguarding workers’ rights and confronting exploitative practices, especially those targeting low-income and migrant workers.

Under Omani law, human trafficking is defined as the recruitment, transportation, harbouring, or receipt of persons by means such as coercion, deception, abuse of power or vulnerability, or other illicit methods for the purpose of exploitation. This includes forced labour, sexual exploitation, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude, and the unlawful removal of organs. Notably, in the case of minors, trafficking is considered a crime regardless of whether coercion or deception is used.