Theory question 104
Human TraffickingSection B: Emerging Issues in the Society
(a) List five effects of human trafficking.
(b)(i) What does WOTCLEF stand for?
(ii) Identify three activities of WOTCLEF aimed at curbing human trafficking in Nigeria.
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(a) Any five:
Death of victims.
Spread of HIV/AIDS and other STDs.
Physical and emotional abuse of victims.
Loss of education and future of victims.
Bad image for Nigeria.
Loss of manpower.
Increase in crime.
(b)(i) WOTCLEF: Women Trafficking and Child Labour Eradication Foundation (an NGO founded in 1999 by Titi Atiku Abubakar).
(ii) Any three:
Public enlightenment campaigns on the dangers of trafficking.
Rescue, care and rehabilitation of victims (shelters, skills training).
Sponsored the bill that led to the 2003 anti-trafficking law and NAPTIP.
Works with NAPTIP, police and international bodies.
Empowerment and skills programmes for women and girls.
Give the full meaning of WOTCLEF exactly.