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Global Phenomenon, Invisible Cases: Human Trafficking in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific

2011, International Organisation for Migration, Global Phenomenon, Invisible Cases: Human Trafficking in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific
Tipo
Informe
Estudio
País
Camerún, Ghana, Guyana, Jamaica, Kenya, Nigeria, Papua Nueva Guinea, Senegal, Sudáfrica, Timor-Leste, República Unida de Tanzanía (la)
Región
Asia y el Pacífico, América Central y del Norte y el Caribe , África Meridional , África Central y Occidental
Organización
Organización Internacional para las Migraciones
Año
2011

Trafficking in persons constitutes a grave crime against the individual. The absence of comprehensive data presents a major issue, including in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries. Many cases go unreported as victims are too afraid to testify, cannot escape exploitation, are expelled once identified or do not seek official protection. Trafficking in persons from refugee camps and shelters after disasters is also of concern. Trafficking does not only occur across international boundaries, but also internally.This background note presents an overview of concepts and trends on trafficking in persons in ACP countries. Innovative initiatives taken by ACP countries are highlighted as they provide example of best practices that may be of interest for various stakeholders.