Afrigather The Head of the Human Trafficking Secretariat on the Ministry of Gender, Kids, and Social Safety (MoGCSP), Madam Abena Annobea Asare disclosed this, at a 3-day sensitization program organized in collaboration with Experience France and the Ghana Refugee Board.
She acknowledged that authorities by way of the ministry, has adopted a nationwide plan of motion in opposition to human trafficking.
This, she famous outlines strategic priorities and actions which might assist Ghana stop human trafficking actions for the following 5 years.
Based on Madam Asare, the aim of the sensitization program was to boost consciousness amongst regulation enforcement companies defending refugees, Ghana Refugee Board workers, and the refugees themselves in regards to the dangers of human trafficking, irregular migration and the necessity to report such circumstances.
The Safety Professional for Experience France, Madam Alessandra Bianco reiterated the workshop’s targets and goals, stating that by shedding gentle on the character, causes, and penalties of Human Trafficking and Irregular Migration, stakeholders might foster a tradition of vigilance and accountability inside communities.
She referred to as on stakeholders to work collaboratively to create a safer, extra resilient surroundings for refugees and fight the surge of human trafficking and irregular migration.
On his half, the Head of Ghana Refugee Board, Mr. Tetteh Padi, expressed the vulnerability of refugees, stating that, it typically creates circumstances corresponding to human trafficking and exploitation.
He subsequently thanked the Human Trafficking Secretariat and Experience France for organizing the workshop, which might educate refugees and asylum seekers on social vices, make them comfy, and be certain that their rights are upheld.
The sensitization program was particularly aimed toward elevating consciousness on the character, causes, and penalties of human trafficking and irregular migration; Understanding the refugees and their processes for looking for asylum; – Equipping the related companies (Regulation Enforcement Companies, GRB, UNHCR) with the information and expertise to acknowledge HT indicators and learn how to reply appropriately.
