The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), through its Human Trafficking Secretariat, has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting vulnerable populations by convening a stakeholder consultative meeting on human trafficking and irregular migration.
The engagement brought together key partners from government institutions, civil society organizations, international agencies, and law enforcement bodies to strengthen coordination and chart a unified path toward ending trafficking and unsafe migration in Ghana.
In recent years, the human trafficking and irregular migration crisis has evolved into a pressing national concern — tearing families apart, exploiting young people, and undermining human dignity. Against this backdrop, the meeting served as both a progress review and a call to renewed action.
Stakeholders reviewed the National Plan of Action for the Elimination of Human Trafficking, assessed the Human Trafficking Act, and explored reforms to close legal and operational gaps. They also discussed strategic plans for 2026 and beyond, including preparations for the World Day Against Human Trafficking and the identification of key priorities for each participating institution.
The Ministry reiterated its unwavering resolve to lead a coordinated, results-driven national response that puts survivors at the center of policy design and implementation.
This initiative forms part of MoGCSP’s broader mission to protect human rights, empower vulnerable groups, and strengthen institutional collaboration across Ghana’s social protection system.
The message from the meeting was clear:
Ending human trafficking requires more than enforcement — it requires partnership, prevention, and public awareness. Every institution, every community, and every Ghanaian has a role to play.
