Aden | 29 July 2026
Minister of Human Rights, Mashdal Mohammed Omar, met today, Wednesday, with the Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Yemen, Abdusattor Esoev, and the organization’s Senior Protection Programme Coordinator, Hyunjung Yoo, to discuss ways to strengthen joint cooperation in combating human trafficking and develop coordination mechanisms to protect groups most vulnerable to exploitation, particularly migrants.
The meeting discussed the latest developments in national and international efforts to combat human trafficking, as well as developments on the ground and the challenges facing migrants and local communities, coinciding with the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, which falls tomorrow, Thursday, 30 July. The two sides also reviewed priorities for the coming period, foremost among them the reactivation of the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, in a manner that contributes to strengthening institutional coordination and complementarity of roles among the relevant authorities.
Minister Mashdal Mohammed Omar emphasized the importance of continuing joint work with the International Organization for Migration and strengthening the partnership in areas related to the protection of human rights, in line with the organization’s mandate, the Ministry’s priorities, and available resources. He praised the role played by the organization in supporting protection efforts, capacity-building, and responding to humanitarian needs.
The delegation of the International Organization for Migration reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to continuing cooperation with the Ministry of Human Rights and supporting national efforts aimed at combating human trafficking and enhancing the protection of vulnerable groups, thereby contributing to upholding human rights principles and strengthening the response to existing humanitarian challenges.
The meeting was attended by Mohammed Anboul, Monitoring and Coordination Officer at the International Organization for Migration; Emad Sinan, Director General of the Complaints and Reports Department; and Samira Hadi, Director General of the Governorates Affairs Department.
