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Ghana is a country located in West Africa, bordered by Cote d’Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. With a population of around 30 million people, Ghana is known for its diverse culture, rich history, and natural resources, including gold, cocoa, and oil. The economy is characterized by a mix of agriculture, industry, and services, and Ghana has made significant progress in reducing poverty and improving access to education and healthcare in recent years.
The transborder smuggling of humans, though a criminal activity, has been flourishing for years. Even now, as the global economy struggles with inflation or recession, the amount and frequency of human trafficking has been rising at a breakneck speed. A report released last week by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime said there was…
The research, which was developed for the Laser Pulse Project in conjunction with the US Agency for International Development (USAID), attempted to analyze the available data and/or lived experiences connected to human trafficking in South Africa. The researchers noted out that there is no centralised database on South African human trafficking data; consequently, the evidence…
Evidence is emerging that climate-related disasters are becoming a cause of human trafficking as criminal gangs exploit a growing number of uprooted people, the UN said Tuesday. The continuing war in Ukraine is also another risk factor for increased human trafficking, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in a report. The…
The UN said on Tuesday that there is mounting evidence that gang-based crime is taking advantage of an increasing number of displaced people as a result of climate-related disasters. According to a report published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is another risk factor for a rise in human trafficking. “Climate…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has, therefore, been signed between the International Justice Mission (IJM) and United Way, Ghana to create an effective community-based solutions to end human trafficking in the country. It is also to support the survivors whilst equipping them to fight against the menace A statement jointly signed by Madam Anita Budu,…
Part one of a two-part report. MANILA, Philippines — “After several years working back and forth as a seaman, it’s the first time that I experienced an employer that abused me. They mistreated us.” Lloyd* didn’t know he would be fishing in Ireland. When he signed his contract in the Philippines, it was with a…
— “AFTER SEVERAL YEARS working back and forth as a seaman, it’s the first time that I experienced an employer that abused me. They mistreated us.” Lloyd* didn’t know he would be fishing in Ireland. When he signed his contract in the Philippines, it was with a company based in Northern Ireland for work on…
Despite decades of commitments from companies and governments, cocoa production still entails considerable social and environmental harm around the world, but robust certification systems have the potential to help companies source more sustainable cocoa. This week, Fairtrade announced its updated Cocoa Standard ahead of upcoming sustainability and due diligence legislation. The reinforced focus on…
An INTERPOL operation targeting human trafficking and migrant smuggling across Latin America and the Caribbean has seen victims rescued, migrants detected and suspected perpetrators arrested in 32 countries. The fourth in INTERPOL’s ‘Turquesa’ series of operations, the five-day (28 November – 2 December) operation saw Latin American investigators use INTERPOL capabilities to work with police…
The government must strengthen interventions at tackling extreme poverty to help address the prevalence of child labour in the country, the Head of Child Labour Unit of the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations, Elizabeth Akanbombire, has urged. “Parents and households are in difficult times and even though we have the Free, Compulsory Universal Basic…
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