A Mapping of Human Trafficking and Risky Migration Routes relating to Uganda

This is to present the comprehensive Uganda National Mapping of the Human Trafficking and Vulnerable Migrants’ Routes Report. Uganda, like other countries in the East and Horn of Africa region, is characterized by high migration activity, with migrants, asylum seekers and refugees traveling both within and outside of the country. Many migrants travel irregularly and are at great risk of abuse and exploitation during both their journey and at their destinations. Trafficking in person is a heinous crime that affects the dignity and rights of a great number of persons every year. Knowledge about human trafficking and migration routes, vulnerability factors and the types of abuses and coercion faced is paramount to addressing trafficking in person and human rights violations against migrants.

This report analyses the data of 29 police regions across five regions country wide in collaboration with Civil Society Organisations. While it builds on extensive data collection and analysis; it remains a snapshot at the time. It provides an overview about the locations of origin, transit points and destinations of migrants and victims of trafficking, as well as insights into the drivers of migration, vulnerability factors and the modus operandi used to facilitate migration and human trafficking. It thereby presents valuable insights into the harsh realities of vulnerable migrants and victims of trafficking and can serve as resource for decision making and for shaping future initiatives in Uganda.

Special thanks are extended to the European Union and the German Government who supported this report financially through the Better Migration Management (BMM) Programme, whose implementation is coordinated by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. Appreciation is also extended to the Coalition Against Trafficking in Person Uganda (CATIP-U) for the support in conceptualising this research task, data collection and report validation. I further appreciate the consultants for their professionalism in meticulously compiling this extensive report.

Lt. Gen. Joseph Musanyufu Permanent Secretary Ministry of Internal Affairs

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