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mars 1, 2023
Migration and Development Forum Kingdom of Eswatini
The Migration Development Forum sought to facilitate the identification and exchange of good practices among different government institutions and cooperation partners that would create an enabling environment towards the effective mobilization of the Emaswati Diaspora. The discussion also focused on youth engagement within the diaspora. With tech com- panies like
février 14, 2023
Priority setting workshop on the implementation of the national migration policy in Namibia
IOM and the Government of Namibia have been collaborating on a number of initiatives, over the last few years, to maximize the potential of migration for the country’s development. Within the framework of this effort, IOM and the Government of Namibia jointly organized a 2-day Priority setting workshop on the
janvier 8, 2023
UNHCR and IOM Undertake Joint Screening and Registration on Progress in Comoros
From January to February 2023, UNHCR South Africa Multi-Country Office conducted joint screening with IOM and registration on pro- Gres v4 in Comoros, located in the northern Mozambican channel of the Indian Ocean, for people in need of international protection. This was after 30 migrants travelling to the island of
janvier 8, 2023
UNHCR and IOM Undertake Joint Screening and Registration on Progress in Comoros
From January to February 2023, UNHCR South Africa Multi-Country Office conducted joint screening with IOM and registration on pro- Gres v4 in Comoros, located in the northern Mozambican channel of the Indian Ocean, for people in need of international protection. This was after 30 migrants travelling to the island of
décembre 9, 2022
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 in Persons Protocol which stipulates procedures to ensure that victims have access to compensation. Mozambique is just the latest country
novembre 18, 2022
Regional Case Digest for Southern Africa Assists Judicial Officers to Prosecute Suspected Traffickers
Justice Fiona Mwale 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 and groom young girls by promising modelling jobs and money. He requested them to send him nude
septembre 12, 2022
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 issue of concern, with women and children being major victims. However, like everywhere in the world, human trafficking is characterized
septembre 1, 2022
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 South Africa such cases were usually anecdotal and existed mainly in public discussions, including on social media. This pointed to
août 22, 2022
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 products, such as human kidneys, and even to livestream acts of exploitation, writes Jane Marie Ongolo Key to any human
août 4, 2022
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 Services, and the United National Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Mphaphuli Secondary School, an iconic school in Thohoyandou, was
juin 21, 2022
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 of labour migration governance and protection of migrant workers’ rights through a package of intensive and challenging training courses –
avril 14, 2022
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 11 to 13 April, which is part of UNODC priorities in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Region in enhancing
