Strengthening the Judicial Response to Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants: JUDICIAL COLLOQUIUM
Johannesburg, 15-17 March 2023 – UNODC in collaboration with the South African Judicial Education Institute (SAJEI) convened a Judicial Colloquium Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SOM) […]
Draft Law Proposes Compensation for Victims of Trafficking in Mozambique
A revised draft law on trafficking in persons proposes the creation of a fund to compensate victims of this crime in Mozambique, in line with the spirit of the Trafficking […]
Regional Case Digest for Southern Africa Assists Judicial Officers to Prosecute Suspected Traffickers
It was a victory for law enforcement against a crime that had originated in cyberspace. The accused, ML, had been using Facebook over a period of four years to lure […]
Human Trafficking: Prevalent in Public Discussions but Not in the Courts
Pretoria – South Africa is a preferred country of destination for many types of migrants, including unaccompanied children and smuggled migrants. The crime of trafficking in persons is also an […]
Human Trafficking: Prevalent in Public Discussions But Not in the Courts
South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Justice and Correctional Services John Jeffery has acknowledged the general low level of prosecution for the crime of trafficking in persons globally, saying in […]
OPINION: Social media makes it easier for human traffickers to ensnare victims
The internet has revolutionised human trafficking. It has presented recruiters with more convenient ways to connect with targeted victims, usually with fake job offers, or to find buyers for their […]
Iconic School Hosts World Day Against Trafficking Event in SA
A popular rural school in South Africa’s Limpopo province hosted this year’s main commemoration of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons jointly organized by the Department of Justice and Correctional […]
Southern Africa Migration Management (SAMM) Project Scholarships offered to obtain the “Diploma for Labour Migration Experts and Practitioners”
The Southern Africa Migration Management Project (SAMM) is offering scholarships to obtain a Diploma for Labour Migration Experts and Practitioners, providing an opportunity for participants to master the qualitative understanding […]
UNODC launches a Trafficking in Persons Handbook for Judicial Officers in South Africa
Johannesburg, 11-13 April 2022 – UNODC in collaboration with the South African Judicial Education Institute convened a Judicial Training Against Trafficking in Persons (TiP) in Johannesburg, South Africa from the […]
UNODC launches a Regional Trafficking in Persons Case Digest for the Southern Africa Development Region
Johannesburg, South Africa – 22 – 23 March 2022 – UNODC Regional Office for Southern Africa convened a three-day Seminar for Prosecutors from the SADC Region to share experiences on prosecuting […]