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Ghana elevated to Tier 1 in US trafficking in persons report
Reacting to the development, the statement quoted IJM’s Director for the West Africa Programme, Madam Anita Budu, as saying, “Ghana’s elevation to Tier 1 status is a significant national achievement that reflects the power of coordinated action and collective commitment.
International Justice Mission (IJM) Ghana, in a statement issued on Friday to the Ghana News Agency, congratulated the Government of Ghana and stakeholders for the achievement, describing it as a reflection of sustained commitment and coordinated action.
It commended the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and its Human Trafficking Secretariat for coordinating national efforts, as well as the Office of the Attorney-General, Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Ministry of Labour, and Parliamentary Select Committees for their roles in prosecution, investigation and policy oversight.
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