HUMAN TRAFFICKING:
HISTORY, CAUSES, AND SOLUTIONS
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an international intergovernmental organization established in 1951 that supports humane and orderly migration for all.
The causes and phenomenon of human trafficking are rooted in poverty, lack of opportunities, gender discrimination, social and political violence and demand for services. In many cases, the trafficker is a known and trusted person - a neighbor, an employer, even a relative.
Human trafficking often begins with a false promise of an opportunity. Victims are promised good jobs, and then are forced into dangerous, illegal or abusive work.
IOM has been working with governments and communities for over a decade to address this challenge. Statistics on assistance provided since January 2000, indicate that IOM office have provided direct assistance to more than 12,000 victims of trafficking.
TRAFFICKING CURBED
Despite the continuing challenges, the Trafficked Children of Ghana Project is doing well. As of February 2008 the project has rescued and reintegrated a total of 648 trafficked children. 25 children were reintegrated into their communities in May 2007 and 36 more were rescued in January 2008. Apart from PRM, the project has also benefited immensely from private donations.
The Sponsorship of 200 Trafficked Children in Ghana was introduced in 2006. This project aims to provide additional reintegration assistance to rescued trafficked children and additional micro-credit assistance to their parents/guardians through sponsorship packages. Anyone interested in sponsoring rescued children can do so here
The sponsorship funds are used to provide the basic needs of food, education, clothing, and healthcare to the children. |
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