The Role of International Organizations in Fighting Child Trafficking in West and Central Africa

The Role of International Organizations in Fighting Child Trafficking  in West and Central Africa

The Role of International Organizations in Fighting Child Trafficking in West and Central Africa

This study uses document analysis to examine approaches adopted by three international organizations – United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Anti-Slavery International in fighting child trafficking in three African countries, Gabon, Ghana, and Nigeria. This study investigates what these organizations do, what techniques they employ, and the degree of cooperation between these organizations and the governments of the three study countries. The thesis concludes with weaknesses and lessons learned from UNODC, IOM, and Anti-Slavery International, as well as recommendations to strengthen the fight against trafficking.