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Four new patrol boats to protect children commissioned in Ghana
Inspired by IJM Ghana’s Boat Patrol Project, the Ghana Police has commissioned four new patrol boats to strengthen its Marine Police Unit – a major step forward in protecting children from trafficking on Lake Volta. -
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Survivors lead the way at Ghana’s National Justice Conference
Justice advocates across Ghana recently gathered for the fifth National Justice Conference, marking 20 years since Ghana’s Human Trafficking Act was passed. -
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Ghana Survivor Network helps protect 43 children from trafficking
In their first year, a survivor-led campaign in Ghana has helped protect 43 children from trafficking! -
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Two boys escape suspected trafficking in Ghana
Earlier this year, two boys in Ghana, aged 11 and 14, ran away from a fisherman who was abusing them. The boys are now safe, and the marine police are conducting follow-up investigations. -
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Survivor-led campaign in Ghana leads to freedom for two boys
An 11-year-old boy and his 16-year-old brother have been brought to safety from trafficking, following community outreach led by the Ghana Survivor Network. -
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Seven boys now free from trafficking in Ghana
Philip* and six other boys, some as young as 11, are now safe from trafficking in Ghana. -
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Euro 2024: Celebrating a young footballer's courage
Many people were hoping to celebrate England’s victory. But even greater cause for celebration, regardless of which team you’re supporting, is Gerald’s freedom and inspiring courage. -
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Survivor leaders help protect two children from trafficking in Ghana
Earlier this year, a survivor group in Ghana called ‘Courageous Crew’ helped police protect two young children, including a seven-year-old, from trafficking. -
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Seven trafficked children brought to safety in Ghana
These seven children had been trafficked to work in the fishing industry on Lake Volta – a notoriously dangerous industry for children, who are at constant risk of drowning as they dive deep into the lake to untangle nets. -
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Human Trafficker Sentenced to Five Years Imprisonment in Ghana
Justice for 14 year old survivor of child trafficking as trafficker is sentenced to five years imprisonment. -
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Launch of Marine Boat Patrol Pilot in Ghana
Last month, the Ghana Police Service launched a pilot unit that will begin patrolling the lake by boat, proactively investigating active cases of human trafficking in the fishing industry.