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THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING UNIT

namel

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December 04, 2008 10:45 AM

The Human Trafficking Unit was at first a desk at Interpol 4 years ago, but was upgraded to a full unit in March 2008. The aim of this unit is to combat human trafficking both internally and internationally.
The unit is made up of the Head of unit, Station Officer, Secretary and the Team of investigators. The following functions are performed by the unit:
1) They have been mandated to investigate issues of this nature.
2) To arrest people who go contrary to the law or act.
3)Protect both citizens and victims.
4)Educate people on the laws, acts and issues of human trafficking.
5) Collaborate with stake holders such as IOM,MOWAC,UNICEF,NGOs,Social welfare and other law enforcement agencies.
Since its establishment, the unit has achieved a lot. Stay tune for more becausa this is just the beginning.

karlyn

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December 04, 2008 11:16 AM

I presume that this unit is in Ghana, right? Where (agency) is the unit based? Are you aware of any of the unit's successes and/or challenges?

namel

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December 09, 2008 7:26 AM

The unit is based CID Headquaters of the Ghana Police Service in Accra.
The following are the challenges of the unit. First of all, they do not have vehicles that will facilitate easy transportat.ion hence they are not often able to rescue trafficked persons on time.
Secondly, international investigations become a problem for the unit because they lack the funds for it.
Ineffective networking among stakeholders is another challenge facing the unit.
Futhermore, there is a weak refferal system which is not helping the unit.
Also, hotline to gain information is not available.
All though they have these challenges, there are things they have achieved. For instance, they have helped to integrate a lot of trafficked children into the society.
Sensitize a lot of people on the laws and acts oon human trafficking through awareness creation programmes.
Finally, they have trained a lot of law enforcement agencies on the laws such as the prosecutors in the Attorney General's office.

eddy

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December 10, 2008 7:32 AM

Ihope that with the establishment of the human trafficking board and the fund, the unit will receive adequate support from the human trafficking fund to enable them work effectively to eradicate this menace in our soceity.

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