H.E.Ambassador Naela Gabr: The Fund for Assisting Victims of Trafficking in Persons is a pioneering step toward translating Egypt’s commitment to human rights into tangible reality.
H.E.Ambassador Amr El Sherbiny: Assisting victims, addressing the root causes of human trafficking, and enhancing international, regional, and national cooperation are Egypt’s current priorities.
The Fund for Assisting Victims of Trafficking in Persons, in cooperation with the National Coordinating Committee for Combating and Preventing Illegal Migration and Trafficking in Persons (NCCPIM&TIP), organized a ceremony to mark the launch of the Fund, with the aim of assisting victims and providing them with all forms of support, as well as providing them with psychological and social rehabilitation and reintegrating them into society. The Fund also seeks to economically empower victims so that they can begin a new, safe, and stable life.
The ceremony, held at the Egyptian Diplomatic Club in Cairo, was attended by a group of esteemed high-level guests, including representatives of government institutions, several ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions, as well as representatives of international organizations and civil society, in addition to media professionals and media outlets.
Ambassador Naela Gabr, Chairperson of the National Coordinating Committee for Combating and Preventing Illegal Migration and Trafficking in Persons and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Fund for Assisting Victims of Trafficking in Persons, stated that the Fund represents a pioneering step toward translating Egypt’s commitment to human rights into tangible reality. Ambassador Naela Gabr explained that the Fund aims to provide direct support to victims in the legal, medical, psychological, and social fields, restoring their dignity and enabling them to safely reintegrate into society. H.E.Ambassador Naela Gabr emphasized that the Fund represents a practical extension of the integrated protection system established by the National Coordinating Committee, which includes national referral mechanisms, complaint hotlines operated by the national councils, shelters, and specialized care for victims.
Ambassador Naela Gabr also highlighted the pivotal role of the National Coordinating Committee in coordinating national efforts and developing policies and strategies to combat human trafficking and illegal migration, in cooperation with State institutions, civil society organizations, and Egypt’s international partners. At the conclusion of the speech, H.E.Ambassador Naela Gabr emphasized that the Fund reflects Egypt’s commitment to protecting people and preserving their dignity, serves as a model to be followed in the region, and conveys a message of hope to every victim that there are people who stand by their side.
In his speech, H.E.Ambassador Amr El Sherbiny, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral Affairs and International Security, representing Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates, highlighted that the launch of the Fund for Assisting Victims of Trafficking in Persons reaffirms Egypt’s firm commitment to international cooperation to eliminate human trafficking crimes, rescue and protect victims, and prevent others from being exploited. H.E.Ambassador Amr El Sherbiny explained that Egypt’s current priorities regarding combating human trafficking include assisting all victims and providing them with support, particularly children; strengthening prevention by addressing the root causes of human trafficking; and enhancing international, regional, and national cooperation.
H.E.Ambassador Amr El Sherbiny added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes the importance of launching the Fund for Assisting Victims of Trafficking in Persons as part of its continued efforts to combat this crime. The Ministry also looks forward to working and coordinating with the Fund in a manner that contributes to achieving its intended objectives and supports the implementation of the National Strategy for Combating Trafficking in Persons.
In H.E. Ambassador Dina El Sehy’s speech, the Executive Director of the Fund for Assisting Victims of Trafficking in Persons, stated that the launch of the Fund represents a sincere expression of the Egyptian State’s commitment to human rights and preserving human dignity. H.E. Ambassador Dina El Sehy explained that the Fund’s core mission is to provide comprehensive material, psychological, legal, and social support to victims, in addition to developing training programmes to rehabilitate and protect them, reintegrate them into society, and assist them in building their lives on foundations of dignity, safety, and confidence
At the conclusion of the speech, H.E. Ambassador Dina El Sehy expressed the hope that the Fund would serve as an effective mechanism for human and economic empowerment, ensuring that victims have a dignified and safe life protected from exploitation. H.E. Ambassador Dina El Sehy emphasized the belief that protecting victims from falling prey to human trafficking or assisting any person to regain the ability to live freely and with dignity is a cause worth defending as we move toward a more just and humane future.
It is worth noting that the Fund for Assisting Victims of Trafficking in Persons was established pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 349 of 2024. The Fund undertakes a range of responsibilities in coordination with the National Coordinating Committee for Combating and Preventing Illegal Migration and Trafficking in Persons and in cooperation with the relevant ministries and entities.
