EXCERPT FROM INTRODUCTION:

“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. The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights welcomes the adoption of the law as an important step towards combating trafficking in persons. This commentary is intended to provide the state and interested stakeholders with a human rights reading to the law. The commentary includes recommendations to the government that will help ensure that the implementation of the law complies with Egypt’s international obligations and fully respects human rights.”