Report Highlights Increase in Human Trafficking in Ghana
Report Highlights Increase in Human Trafficking in Ghana
- Ghana has experienced a troubling increase in trafficking cases
- From 2014 to 2018, Ghana maintained a solid rating of 68.8 out of 100
- The recent rise in cases underscores the persistent challenges Ghana faces
The 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance has highlighted concerning trends in Ghana’s anti-trafficking efforts, revealing a decline from 2018 to 2023.
Once regarded as a leader in the region for combatting trafficking, the country has experienced a troubling increase in trafficking cases, undermining previous advancements.
Between 2013 and 2024, Ghana initially achieved significant progress in reducing trafficking activities.
However, recent reports indicate a worrying resurgence that has reversed much of that progress.
From 2014 to 2018, Ghana maintained a solid rating of 68.8 out of 100 for its anti-trafficking measures.
Yet, from 2019 to 2023, this rating plummeted, with the lowest scores of 31.3 recorded in both 2022 and 2023.
In response to this crisis, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has initiated a capacity-building program for 60 law enforcement agencies, focusing on the urgent need to combat adult and child trafficking, child labor, irregular migration, and all forms of exploitation.
Despite the strides made in the fight against human trafficking, the recent rise in cases underscores the persistent challenges Ghana faces.
It is clear that more robust efforts are essential to safeguard vulnerable populations and prevent traffickers from taking advantage of them.
