This year, the North Tongu District was priviledged to host the World Day against Human Trafficking in Persons (Blue Day). The event which is celebrated every 30th day of July to raise awareness on the dangers associated with human trafficking, worst forms of child labour and all forms of exploitation was held in Mepe on the theme: “Human Trafficking can end, the time is now! Take action to stop all forms of exploitation.”

The event was attended by The Hon Deputy Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, The Hon DCE ,Chiefs and Queenmothers, Assembly members, Health Directors, Transport unions, Students, Youth groups, NGOs, officials from the Department of Gender, Social Welfare and Heads of decentralised institutions.

Hajia Lariba Zuweira Abudu, the Deputy Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, in her keynote address said “Ghana has chalked many successes and is rated on tier two ranking according to the US Department of Labour Country rankings. This shows Government is making significant efforts in the fight against human trafficking.” She added that,consequences of trafficking in human beings on the individuals and families include the victim’s disappearance, death or permanent damage to physical and mental health, breaking families apart, among others and appealed to stakeholders and other groups to help fight the canker.

North and Central Tongu Districts of the Volta region are identified as enclaves for human trafficking. The chiefs, on their part, also appealed for more support to equip them with the needed information to move into action in fighting the crime.

                                                                                                               Published on : 2-08-21