Scripta Varia

The Current Status of Trafficking – The Malawian Judicial Perspective

Contextual analysis The context of trafficking in Malawi, similar to many countries in Africa, is poverty. As the country struggles amid globalization efforts, Malawians wanting ... Read all

Victim Protection in Trafficking in Persons

Introduction Trafficked persons who escape their situation often find themselves victimised again as a result of the treatment they receive at the hands of the ... Read all

Successes and Challenges in Relation to Actions against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Malawi

I. Introduction Albeit there being significant challenges to obtain and maintain up-to-date statistics on the state of human trafficking and smuggling of migrants in Malawi, ... Read all

Kenya

Definition of trafficking Trafficking in Persons is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other ... Read all

Sexual Exploitation and Gender Inequality

Sexual exploitation Sexual exploitation of women and girls is influenced by historical and structural power imbalances between women and men which exist in varying degrees across ... Read all

Kenya

Introduction Kenya is a nation strategically placed within the East African Community. It is an economic hub for both trade as well as tourism. Being such a lucrative hub, Kenya is ... Read all

Kenya

Introduction I take this opportunity to sincerely thank the Good Lord for the mercies showered upon me and for the opportunity to stand here before this distinguished gathering. I ... Read all

The Kenyan Context

Introduction There is little accurate data on human trafficking in East Africa. What is known is that much of the current trafficking is for labour or sexual exploitation. Kenya is ... Read all

Ghana

I got to know about Slavery and Human Trafficking in my history class in High School some forty years ago, how slavery was started in Ghana, then Gold Coast when it was colonized. ... Read all

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