Strengthen partnerships to sustain fight against human trafficking – IJM

The event, held under the theme “Human Trafficking Act @20: Advancing Prevention, Protection, Prosecution and Partnership in Ghana – The Journey So Far,” brought together government officials, law enforcement agencies, development partners, civil society organisations, survivor leaders and members of the media to reflect on Ghana’s anti-trafficking journey.

Ms Budu said the Human Trafficking Act had established a comprehensive legal framework that went beyond criminalising trafficking to promoting prevention, victim protection and rehabilitation, prosecution of offenders and coordinated national response through the Human Trafficking Secretariat.

She outlined five key commitments she believed should define Ghana’s anti-trafficking response over the next 20 years, which include strengthening government ownership and coordination by aligning all interventions with national priorities and improving collaboration among public institutions.