The management of human trafficking cases is a major issue in the fight against this scourge which affects millions of people around the world. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Coordination in charge of youth, the fight against GBV and human trafficking, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with the financial support of USAID, has launched a training workshop on human trafficking case management.
This workshop, which takes place in the province of Kwilu, aims to strengthen the capacities of frontline actors who are directly involved in the care of victims of human trafficking. For three days, participants will be trained on the general context, principles, techniques and instruments of human trafficking case management. They will also be prepared to transfer this knowledge to their respective colleagues, networks and sectors.
This training initiative is particularly relevant given the alarming results of a joint study conducted by the ILO and the IOM, which estimate that there are more than 50 million victims of human trafficking worldwide. These victims find themselves trapped in different forms of exploitation, such as forced labor, sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, organ trafficking, forced begging, forced recruitment into armed groups, etc.
The workshop organizers emphasize that the lack of expertise and the need for institutional capacity building are crucial and urgent issues in many countries, including the DRC. This is why this specialized training is essential to enable frontline actors to effectively identify and manage cases of human trafficking.
According to Ely Thelot, IOM Technical Adviser, this training is all the more essential as there are human trafficking practices that are developing in the DRC and which require rapid and effective intervention. He cites in particular the recent case of young girls in Idiofa, who were victims of human trafficking. By training social workers from Kwilu and other provinces, IOM and its partners hope to improve the care of victims in the region.
Henri Pami Mayala, member of the coordination of youth, fight against GBV and human trafficking, underlines the commitment of the Presidency of the Republic in the training of social workers to fight against the scourge of human trafficking . This training will enable local actors to identify cases of human trafficking and put in place effective strategies to deal with them.
In conclusion, training on the management of human trafficking cases in the DRC is an essential step in the fight against this scourge.. By strengthening the capacities of front-line actors, this initiative will contribute to better care for victims and the prevention of human trafficking. It is essential to continue to raise awareness on this subject and to mobilize the necessary resources to combat this heinous crime which deprives millions of people of their freedom and dignity