Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing a secure and equitable workplace for all by announcing a National Policy for the Elimination of Forced Labor.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced this historic effort, making Saudi Arabia the first Arab nation to adopt a comprehensive strategy targeted at ending forced labor.
The International Labour Organization's (ILO) 2014 Protocol to the Forced Labor Convention was ratified by Saudi Arabia, the first country in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
The implementation of the new policy demonstrates the Kingdom's commitment to fighting forced labor both domestically and internationally, as well as its conformity with international norms.
With an emphasis on prevention, victim protection, and improved coordination at the national, regional, and global levels, the strategy takes a multipronged approach.
It seeks to protect workers' rights while making sure that victims of forced labor receive adequate assistance.
Additionally, victim-centered initiatives are given priority in the National Policy, which provides financial, social, and legal assistance to promote healing and stop re-victimization. Access to justice and care systems intended to safeguard and empower victims of forced labor are among these initiatives.
