Oman has launched a month-long nationwide awareness campaign aimed at strengthening public understanding of human trafficking, improving prevention efforts and supporting people affected by the crime.
The Oman Aman 2 campaign, launched by the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking in Salalah on September 27, 2026, is being held under the slogan “Awareness is Everyone’s Right.” The campaign will include awareness programmes, public activities and initiatives aimed at different sections of society.
The initiative focuses on helping people understand the different forms and indicators of human trafficking, recognize potential risks, learn about prevention measures and know where to seek assistance or report suspected cases.
Oman’s campaign also places emphasis on victim support and empowerment, making awareness and access to protection an important part of the month-long programme.
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What Is the Oman Aman 2 Campaign?
The Oman Aman 2 campaign is a national public-awareness initiative led by the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking.
The campaign was launched in Salalah and will continue for a full month. According to Oman’s official news agency, its programmes and activities are designed to reach different groups within society while improving awareness of trafficking indicators, prevention methods and channels for reporting and requesting help.
The campaign follows the earlier Aman initiative and continues Oman’s broader national efforts to address human trafficking through prevention, awareness, protection and legal action.
Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs explains that the country works with several institutions, including the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, Royal Oman Police, Public Prosecution and other government bodies to address trafficking and protect victims.
Oman’s official human trafficking information and reporting guidance
The campaign slogan, “Awareness is Everyone’s Right,” reflects its focus on making information about exploitation, rights, reporting and protection more accessible to the public.
Why Human Trafficking Awareness Matters
Human trafficking can involve the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of people for exploitation. It can take different forms, including forced labour, domestic servitude and sexual exploitation.
Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes trafficking in persons as a form of modern slavery involving deception or coercion for exploitation.
Public awareness can play an important role because potential victims, workers, families, employers and members of the wider community may encounter warning signs before authorities become involved.
The Oman Aman 2 campaign therefore focuses on practical awareness, including:
- Recognising possible indicators of human trafficking.
- Understanding different forms of exploitation.
- Learning about prevention methods.
- Knowing how suspected cases can be reported.
- Understanding where victims can seek assistance and protection.
- Supporting a culture in which vulnerable people can seek help.
- Strengthening community participation in prevention efforts.
This approach moves the discussion beyond simply identifying trafficking as a crime. It also highlights the importance of prevention and ensuring that people know how to access protection and support.
6 Key Areas of the Oman Aman 2 Campaign
The Oman Aman 2 campaign is structured around several connected areas that support the country’s wider response to human trafficking.
1. Public awareness
One of the central goals is to improve public understanding of human trafficking and its consequences.
The campaign’s awareness activities are intended for different sections of society rather than being limited to a single professional or demographic group. This allows information about prevention and protection to reach a wider audience.
2. Recognising trafficking indicators
The campaign will explain indicators that can help people understand when exploitation or trafficking may be taking place.
Recognising warning signs can help members of the public understand when a situation may require assistance or reporting.
The National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking also provides educational information covering subjects such as identifying potential victims and understanding trafficking-related issues.
National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking
3. Prevention
Prevention is another major element of the initiative.
The campaign aims to strengthen a culture in which people understand the risks associated with trafficking and are better equipped to identify potentially exploitative situations.
Oman’s official human-trafficking framework has previously emphasized prevention and awareness alongside victim protection and cooperation between institutions.
4. Reporting and access to assistance
Knowing how to report suspected trafficking is an important part of the campaign.
Oman’s government provides an online service for reporting human trafficking offences or suspected locations. The service asks users to provide as much relevant information as possible.
The Royal Oman Police hotline listed by Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for suspected human trafficking cases is 800 77 444.
Oman Government service for reporting a human trafficking crime
5. Victim support and empowerment
The campaign also highlights support for victims.
According to the official launch information, the initiative aims not only to increase awareness but also to support and empower victims and reinforce protection of their rights and dignity.
This is an important part of a comprehensive response because awareness campaigns can help people recognize exploitation, while support mechanisms can provide a path toward safety and assistance.
6. Community responsibility
The campaign promotes the idea that preventing human trafficking is a shared responsibility.
Its slogan, “Awareness is Everyone’s Right,” emphasizes that knowledge of rights, warning signs and available support should not be restricted to authorities or specialist organizations.
The official campaign messaging also describes awareness as one of the key foundations for reducing trafficking risks.
Oman’s “Wall of Hope” Initiative
One of the notable elements introduced during the launch of the Oman Aman 2 campaign was the “Wall of Hope.”
The initiative is an electronic system that allows people to write supportive and motivational messages for victims of human trafficking.
According to the official announcement, messages submitted through the system can be translated into several languages and forwarded to the Protection House. The initiative is designed to provide moral support and reinforce victims’ sense of safety and hope.
The Wall of Hope adds a community-support element to the campaign.
Rather than focusing exclusively on crime prevention and reporting, the initiative also provides a way for members of the public to express solidarity with victims and recognize the human impact of trafficking.
Oman’s Wider Efforts Against Human Trafficking
The Oman Aman 2 campaign is part of a wider national framework rather than an isolated awareness event.
Oman previously launched the national “Aman” campaign in 2025. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that initiative focused on raising awareness of trafficking risks, promoting prevention and protection mechanisms, supporting and empowering victims, and strengthening cooperation.
Oman also introduced a new Law on Combating Human Trafficking through Royal Decree No. 78/2025. The decree replaced the previous 2008 law and established the newer legal framework for addressing human trafficking.
Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Law on Combating Human Trafficking
The National Committee’s work includes awareness activities and coordination with relevant institutions. Recent committee activities have included awareness sessions for government employees, demonstrating that prevention efforts extend beyond public campaigns.
This broader framework combines several areas:
Prevention → Awareness → Reporting → Protection → Legal action
The Oman Aman 2 campaign strengthens the awareness component of this wider system while encouraging people to understand their rights and available protection channels.
What the Campaign Means for the Public
For the public, the campaign provides an opportunity to learn more about how human trafficking can occur and what warning signs may indicate exploitation.
The information is particularly relevant to people who may interact with vulnerable workers or individuals in situations where exploitation could occur.
The campaign encourages people to understand:
- What human trafficking means.
- How exploitation can take different forms.
- What warning signs to look for.
- How victims can seek assistance.
- How suspected cases can be reported.
- Why safe reporting matters.
- How communities can contribute to prevention.
Oman’s official guidance states that people who believe they may be victims of trafficking, or who believe they have identified a potential victim, can contact the Royal Oman Police hotline.
The government also provides an online reporting service, giving the public another channel through which suspected offences can be communicated.
Final Takeaway
The Oman Aman 2 campaign marks a month-long nationwide effort to increase awareness of human trafficking, strengthen prevention and improve understanding of support and reporting channels.
Launched in Salalah on September 27, the campaign will include awareness programmes and activities for different sections of society. Its focus includes trafficking indicators, prevention, reporting, victim protection and empowerment.
The introduction of the Wall of Hope also gives the initiative a community-support dimension by allowing people to send messages of encouragement to victims through an electronic platform.
By combining public education with reporting information and victim support, Oman is continuing a broader national approach to combating human trafficking.
The campaign’s central message is clear: awareness can help people recognize exploitation, understand their rights and know where to seek help.
