Reports and Studies

November 2010

Law Combating Trafficking in Persons: A Welcome Step that Requires Careful Implementation

In May 2010, Egypt  enacted Law 64 of year 2010 on Combating Trafficking in Persons. This law provides  a definition of “crimes of trafficking in persons” and stipulates the penalties applicable. It also guarantees certain rights to victims of trafficking and imposes a duty of the state to ensure their full protection. At the time of writing (October 2010), the Implementing Statute of the law has not been issued.

 
December 2009

Supplementary Information on Egypt Presented to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women

This submission is intended to supplement the combined 6th and 7th periodic report of the government of Egypt, which is scheduled to be reviewed by the CEDAW Committee during its 45th Session.