Training workshop on the management of human trafficking cases in the DRC
The fight against human trafficking is a major social issue, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is actively involved in this fight by organizing a training workshop on the management of human trafficking cases. This initiative is carried out by the Coordination in charge of youth, the fight against GBV (Gender-Based Violence) and human trafficking, a structure attached to the Presidency of the Republic.
In partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with the financial support of USAID, this training workshop aims to strengthen the capacities of frontline actors involved in the care of victims of human trafficking. . During three days, participants will have the opportunity to master the general context, the principles, the techniques and the instruments for managing human trafficking cases.
The holding of this workshop is justified by the alarming statistics of human trafficking worldwide. According to a joint study conducted by the ILO (International Labor Organization) and the IOM, more than 50 million people are victims of trafficking worldwide, subjected to forms of exploitation such as forced labour, sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, organ trafficking, forced begging, etc.
In the DRC, human trafficking is a worrying reality. This is why this specialized training is essential to equip front-line actors with the necessary tools to identify, take care of and support victims. Participants will thus be able to share their knowledge and intervene effectively in their respective networks and sectors.
Ely Thelot, IOM Technical Adviser, highlights the need for this training in the DRC, focusing on the cases identified and ongoing trials against perpetrators of human trafficking. This training will enable social workers to be better prepared to support victims of human trafficking in Kwilu province, where the workshop is taking place.
The coordination of youth, fight against GBV and human trafficking, represented by Henri Pami Mayala, recalls the commitment of the Presidency of the Republic in the fight against human trafficking. Training is thus organized to enable social workers to identify cases of trafficking in persons and to take appropriate measures to deal with them.
In conclusion, this training workshop on the management of human trafficking cases in the DRC testifies to the country’s commitment to the fight against this scourge. By strengthening the capacities of front-line actors, the DRC aspires to improve the care of victims and reduce the impact of human trafficking on its population