Theory question 106
Human TraffickingSection B: Emerging Issues in the Society
Naje escaped from a conflict zone and is now staying in a refugee camp.
(a) Enumerate seven ways her displacement could increase risk of being trafficked.
(b) Outline four protection strategies that government can adopt to protect Naje from being trafficked.
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(a) Any seven: poverty and lack of food; separation from family; lack of documents/identity; lack of education and jobs; overcrowded, poorly secured camps; desperation for a better life abroad; false promises by traffickers; corruption of camp officials; trauma and vulnerability.
(b) Any four: secure camps with security personnel; registration and identity documents for refugees; provision of food, education and skills; awareness campaigns on trafficking; prosecution of traffickers (NAPTIP); family tracing and reunion; resettlement programmes.
Seven risks; four strategies.