By Chisomo Phiri
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has emphasized the need to join efforts aimed at eradicating human trafficking in Malawi.
This appeal comes as the world marks the annual World Day Against Trafficking, with a focus on protecting children from this scourge.
Under the theme “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking,” IOM on Thursday organized a session for student teachers at Lilongwe Teachers Training College to educate them on the vital role they play in ensuring the safety of children.
Speaking to journalists,IOM’s Youth Migration Ambassador Walter Kasempa, stressed that concerted efforts are crucial to combat human trafficking in the country.
Kasempa highlighted the significance of the session, as the student teachers will soon be responsible for the safety and well-being of children in Malawi.
Meanwhile,Deputy Director for Child Rights at the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC), Jeremiah Mphatso,commended IOM for its dedication to ending human trafficking cases in the country.
Established in 1951, IOM is part of the United Nations System and stands as the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration.
With 175 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in 171 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.
It does so by providing support to migrants across the world, developing effective responses to the shifting dynamics of migration and providing advice on migration policy and practice.
The organization collaborates with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners to improve the resilience of people on the move, particularly those in situations of vulnerability.
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