Department of Social Welfare

The Department of Social Welfare (DSW) is a government agency responsible for implementing social welfare programs and providing assistance to individuals and families in need. These programs may include financial assistance, housing support, healthcare, and other services. The specific programs and services offered by the DSW can vary depending on the country or region where it is located.

Stakeholders share views on ActionAid's modern slavery project – News Ghana
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Stakeholders share views on ActionAid's modern slavery project – News Ghana

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Stakeholders at an ActionAid Ghana programme at Kadjebi on combating modern slavery have shared divergent views on the phenomenon. While some were of the view that there was a need for a support system, others said the laws on anti-trafficking, labour, Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), must be enforced and applied rigidly. The…

14-year-old pregnant girl, 23 others rescued from being trafficked to Côte d'Ivoire
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14-year-old pregnant girl, 23 others rescued from being trafficked to Côte d'Ivoire

ByEyes on Trafficking News

A 14-year-old girl who is pregnant and 15 other children have been rescued from being trafficked from the Central Region to Cote d’Ivoire. The children, according to rescuers were being trafficked into forced labour and forced marriages. Speaking to Joynews, CEO of Challenging Heights, James Kofi Annan, indicated that this latest operation brings the total…

Volta Lake identified as human trafficking hub – BusinessGhana
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Volta Lake identified as human trafficking hub – BusinessGhana

ByEyes on Trafficking News

According to him, Volta Lake had been identified as one of the places where human trafficking remained prevalent. Dr Letsa expressed the concern in a speech read on his behalf in Ho during a National Justice Conference organised by the International Justice Mission(IJM), a global organisation that protects the poor from violence. He said they…

New law boosts drive vs human trafficking – CHR – Manila Bulletin
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New law boosts drive vs human trafficking – CHR – Manila Bulletin

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Commission on Human Rights (CHR) The government’s campaign against all forms of human trafficking, be it for labor or sexual exploitation, is now enhanced with the passage of Republic Act No. 11862, the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said. CHR Executive Director Jacqueline Ann de Guia said that RA…