Ambassador Amr Ramadan
Human trafficking is one of the most serious transnational organized crimes, as it involves exploiting individuals through various means, including coercion, deception, or exploitation of vulnerability, to achieve material or other gains. This crime takes many forms, such as forced labor, sexual exploitation, begging, organ trafficking, and other forms of exploitation that often target the most vulnerable groups in society
The effects of this crime are not limited to the victims alone; they extend to pose a direct threat to sustainable development efforts. It contributes to undermining the rule of law, weakening social stability, and bolstering the illicit economy, in addition to depriving communities of human resources that could contribute to building and development In this context, the Egyptian state has strengthened its practical steps in combating this crime by issuing Law No. 64 of 2010 on Combating Trafficking in Persons and its executive regulations. This law stipulated the establishment of the National Committee for Combating Trafficking in Persons, as well as the creation of the Fund for Assisting Victims of Trafficking in Persons to serve as a financial tool to support victims and provide them with the necessary care
This was followed by the issuance of Law No. 82 of 2016 concerning combating illegal migration and migrant smuggling, which stipulated the establishment of the National Coordinating Committee for Combating and Preventing Illegal Migration and Trafficking in Persons, replacing the Coordinating Committee for Combating Trafficking in Persons established under Law No. 64 of 2010. The work of the Fund for Assisting Victims of Trafficking in Persons is regulated by Presidential Decree No. 349 of 2024, making it an integrated tool for providing direct support to victims in the legal, medical, psychological, and social fields, ensuring the restoration of their human dignity and enabling their safe and dignified reintegration into society. The Fund operates within a national system that includes national referral mechanisms, complaint hotlines of the National Councils, and specialized shelters and care facilities
The Fund was officially activated with the appointment of the Executive Director in October 2025, enabling the practical and effective implementation of support and care programs on the ground. The establishment of this Fund reflects the State's unwavering commitment to protecting human beings and preserving their dignity. It affirms that victims are not alone and that there is a comprehensive system within the Egyptian state that stands by them. We, the Board of Directors, are committed to continuing to support the Fund, developing its operational mechanisms, and expanding the range of services provided to victims. This aims to solidify the principles of protection, care, and social reintegration, within the framework of ongoing national efforts to combat human trafficking, which is often linked to other crimes such as illegal migration.
