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IOM, Mali Train Security Forces To Identify Trafficking Victims As Europe Turns Back Migrants

March 4, 2019 0

Tayo Olanipekun The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Government of Mali has organized a training to assist law enforcement agents working in the West African country’s borders and airports identify traffickers and their victims. The training, which took place from February 25 to 28, 2019 in Bamako, was in response to the increasing number of …

How I Survived Slavery In Libya, Italy To Become Photographer— Trafficking Victim

November 21, 2018 0

Tayo Olanipekun Deceived by the prospect of earning over 600 Dinars monthly in Libya while transiting to Europe, a Nigerian based in Italy has likened her journey through the Mediterranean sea to a death wish. Sarah (surname withheld), who is now part of a group using photography for advocacy and social activism, spoke with National Wire on the sidelines of …

UN Human Rights Expert To Assess Trafficking In Persons In Nigeria

September 11, 2018 0

Tayo Olanipekun With Agency Reports UN Special Rapporteur, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, will assess the issue of trafficking in persons in Nigeria during an official visit to the country from 3-10 September. “My visit is an opportunity to meet with relevant stakeholders to discuss various forms and manifestations of trafficking in persons and key human rights concerns and challenges, as well …