Program to combat human trafficking concludes in Riyadh

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The National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, chaired by President of the Saudi Human Rights Commission Hala Al-Tuwaijri, recently concluded the second phase of its “Train-the-Trainers” program. (SPA)
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The National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, chaired by President of the Saudi Human Rights Commission Hala Al-Tuwaijri, recently concluded the second phase of its “Train-the-Trainers” program. (SPA)
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Updated 10 November 2024
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Program to combat human trafficking concludes in Riyadh

  • The five-day program was delivered to 20 committee members in the field of combating human trafficking

RIYADH: The National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, chaired by President of the Saudi Human Rights Commission Hala Al-Tuwaijri, recently concluded the second phase of its “Train-the-Trainers” program.

The five-day program was delivered to 20 committee members in the field of combating human trafficking, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Held at the commission’s headquarters in Riyadh, it was organized in collaboration with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.

It featured the participation of several experts and specialists from relevant government agencies and covered key topics including communication strategies with trainees, the role and responsibilities of the trainer, and speech skills.

It also addressed building trust, time management, and effective leadership.

The program is part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and strengthen national capacity in the field.

It aligns with the implementation of the second phase of the memorandum of understanding between the commission and the UN for technical cooperation in combating human trafficking.


Kingdom, UNDP sign deal to boost road sector

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Kingdom, UNDP sign deal to boost road sector

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Roads General Authority signed a memorandum of understanding with the UN Development Programme to enhance cooperation and expand international partnerships in the roads sector.

The agreement supports the authority’s efforts to improve the efficiency of the sector and strengthen its presence in specialized international forums, in line with the roads sector program objectives.

The deal focuses on exchanging expertise across multiple areas and developing scientific studies and research according to international best practices, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

Through the collaboration, the authority will align local standards with global expertise while fostering partnerships that drive innovation, improve safety and enhance the quality of the Kingdom’s road network.

The authority highlighted its commitment to implementing key projects and initiatives to develop the network, including reducing road fatalities to fewer than five per 100,000 people, achieving a global ranking of sixth in the Road Quality Index by 2030 and ensuring the road network meets traffic safety standards set by the International Road Assessment Programme.