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Four New Patrol Boats to Protect Children Commissioned in Ghana
The prevalence, danger, and severity of child trafficking and exploitative child labour in Lake Voltas fishing industry is well established. Trafficked children are forced to work long hours on the lake, often at night, diving into the water to untangle fishing nets. -
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Survivors lead the way at Ghana’s National Justice Conference
The event celebrated a decade of partnership between IJM Ghana and government authorities – resulting in over 500 children brought to safety from trafficking and more than 70 perpetrators convicted. -
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Ghana Survivor Network helps protect 43 children from trafficking
Launched in mid-2024, the campaign focuses on equipping community leaders with the tools to identify, respond to, and prevent exploitation. -
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Two boys escape suspected trafficking in Ghana
After escaping, the boys spent three days alone on the lake, until another fisherman spotted them. They shared that they were trying to get back home. The fisherman brought the boys ashore and reported the case to the police. -
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Survivor-led campaign in Ghana leads to freedom for two boys
Survivor leaders had been raising awareness about trafficking in their community, as part of a national campaign. -
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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
ACCRA, GHANA – September 20th, 2022Justice for 14 year old survivor of child trafficking as trafficker is sentenced to five years imprisonment.Slavery on Lake Volta -
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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.