‎IJM Ghana Hosts National Justice Conference to Strengthen Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts ‎


Reported by Azaglo Michael

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‎The International Justice Mission (IJM) Ghana has organized a National Justice Conference aimed at reflecting on milestones in Ghana’s public justice system and renewing the nation’s commitment to combating human trafficking. The event brought together key stakeholders, including government agencies, social welfare institutions, NGOs, and community leaders.

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‎Speaking to the press, Anita Budu, Country Director of IJM Ghana, highlighted the organization’s decade-long contribution to the fight against human trafficking, particularly in agricultural communities and across the Volta Lake. She noted that IJM’s collaboration with the Ghana Police Service Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, Marine Police, the Department of Social Welfare, the Office of the Attorney General, and civil society organizations has led to the rescue of many children and vulnerable individuals.

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Anita Budu, Country Director of IJM Ghana,


‎Budu emphasized that the conference serves as a platform to review progress made in trauma care for survivors, hold perpetrators accountable, and deepen community engagement with traditional and religious leaders to protect children.

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‎“We are optimistic about the progress made so far and how much further we can go as a country and as stakeholders in this space,” she stated.

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‎While acknowledging successes, Budu also identified challenges, particularly the need for adequate resources from the Department of Social Welfare and the Human Trafficking Fund to sustain ongoing efforts. She expressed IJM’s ambition to expand its operations to other regions within the next five to ten years, enhancing collaboration with government partners to drastically reduce human trafficking in Ghana’s agricultural sector.

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‎She further advocated for strengthening the legal framework on human trafficking to raise awareness of its seriousness and deter public involvement in such crimes.

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‎Also addressing participants was Dr. Kwame Adosei, Deputy Director in charge of Standards and Compliance at the Department of Social Welfare, who revealed that the ministry has developed training standards and guidelines to equip welfare officers with professional skills to manage child protection and human trafficking cases.

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Dr. Kwame Adosei, Deputy Director in charge of Standards and Compliance at the Department of Social Welfare


‎Dr. Adosei commended IJM’s role in building the capacity of over 120 social service workers in the Oti Region. He disclosed that as of 2024, Ghana recorded approximately 650 cases of child labor, human trafficking, and modern slavery.

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‎He also highlighted cross-border challenges, including child trafficking for street begging and child prostitution, stressing the need for coordinated efforts with neighboring countries.

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‎As a way forward, Dr. Adosei recommended strengthening border collaboration, continuous training for social workers, enhanced resource mobilization, and deeper community engagement to protect vulnerable children and combat human trafficking effectively.

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