Human trafficking cases reduce
According to the 2023 annual trafficking report, cases of trafficked persons in and outside the country have reduced from 1200 cases in 2022 to 1006 in 2023 with children of all genders being the most trafficked.
The ministry of internal affairs has attributed the decrease of trafficking in persons to continuous awareness, convictions and interceptions.
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Uganda marked the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with a powerful celebration at Kololo Secondary School.
The day commenced with a spirited march from the Uganda Museum to the Kololo SS grounds, led by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Lt Gen Joseph Musanyufu.
He was joined by local and international partners, all united in a common cause.
Presiding over the event, State Minister Gen David Muhoozi emphasized the vulnerability of children to trafficking and highlighted the collective responsibility to combat this heinous crime.
Aligned with this year’s theme, ‘Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking,’ the event underscored the importance of safeguarding children from exploitation and abuse.
Speakers from various organizations shared their insights and reiterated their commitment to creating a safer environment for all children.
The collaboration between government bodies, NGOs, and international partners is crucial in this ongoing battle
The minister of state for internal affairs, General David Muhoozi tasked different government institutions to work against prevention of human trafficking to end the vise.
The deputy director public prosecution, George William Byansi says the highest cases of human trafficking in the year 2023 were mostly of children with both genders aged below 18 years.
Case of human trafficking with in the country are high in areas of Karamoja, Mbarara and Arua where as Uganda an are more trafficked in countries such as Asia, Kenya, Thailand and India.
