Vanguard newspapers on child trafficking in nigeria for period of twelve months. Causes and effect of child trafficking in nigeria a case study of oredo local government area of edo state includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available causes and effect of child trafficking in nigeria a case study of oredo local government area of edo state abstract this project work is to evaluate the causes and effect of child trafficking in nigeria. It isgenerally believed that bini girlswomen dominate the sex export toeurope through human trafficking. May 27, 2017 when you mention human trafficking in nigeria, people always say it is prevalent in edo state. Nigeria abstract human trafficking in nigeria has assumed unimaginable dimension in the last two decades due to several factors which include globalization, economic recession, poverty, conflicts, weak legal system, and lack of adequate legislation and of political will. Although, very difficult to quantify, it is hugely underestimated because of its insidious, complex and dynamic nature. Trafficking of nigerian women into prostitution in europe at.
Mar 19, 2017 the united kingdom has called for urgent international collaboration to help nigeria tackle human trafficking challenge at source, pledging at least five million pounds to the course. And this problem may not be unconnected with the high rate of human trafficking in both countries. Also, the spread of human trafficking to other states of the. In march 2017, dame julie okahdonli was appointed as the directorgeneral of naptip, and she has made giant strides in the fight against human trafficking in nigeria. Human trafficking in eastern africa research assessment and baseline information in tanzania, kenya, uganda, and burundi cent of survey respondents agreed that people in their area know what human traffickingis. Sextrafficking in nigeria has been going on since the late 1980smcinnis. Trafficked nigerian women and children are recruited from rural areas within the countrys borders women and girls for involuntary domestic servitude and sexual exploitation, and boys for forced labor in street vending, domestic.
According to our research, nigerian victims have been trafficked to 33 countries in. O university of nigeria, nsukka ou innovation centre ugwoke oluchi c. Those familiar with the issue say that traffickers have tried to lure nigerians to other countries for many years. Based on a system sampling technique, a sample size of 118 newspapers was selected for over.
United nations, 2000 human trafficking is defined as. Inspite of the prevailling problems of unemployment and human trafficking in both nigeria and gambia, largely missing in the literature is the study focused on unemplyment and human trafficking as well as the role of human security provisioning. With a supposed six out of ten trafficked women in european capitals coming from nigeria, research and campaigns intern natasha examines the reason for such prevalence of human trafficking from the west african country. Police in lagos, nigeria s commercial capital, have detained 10 suspects on charges they ran an orphanage for child trafficking, a police spokesperson said on friday, adding that bones. Patterns of trafficking in persons and empowerment strategies. This powerful animation tells the story of abike, who moved to the uk to be a nanny but was then sold for sex trafficking and.
What are the root causes of human trafficking in nigeria. The european union has estimated that 60% of all sex workers in italy and belgium are nigerian women. Facts about sex trafficking in nigeria nigeria human. Dynamics of trafficking in nigerian women and globalization. Cambodia security threats, human trafficking statistics, japan security threats, myanmar security threats, thailand security threats, united states security threats. Human trafficking in nigeria humanitarian aid relief trust. Measures to combat trafficking in human beings in benin. Within nigeria, women and girls are trafficked primarily for. Devatop centre for africa development, women trafficking and child labour in nigeria, network of civil society organizations against child trafficking and labour nactal. Police in lagos, nigerias commercial capital, have detained 10 suspects on charges they ran an orphanage for child trafficking, a police spokesperson said on friday, adding that bones. A human rights advocacy organisation, rule of law and accountability advocacy centre rulaac, and stakeholders have raised concerns about human trafficking and child abuse in nigeria.
Globalization and rising human trafficking in nigeria rachael oluseye iyanda1 ngozi nwogwugwu, phd2 correspondence email. A contextual exposition of the nigerian situation favomi 0. Therefore fighting trafficking in nigeria is all encompassing. Drug trafficking is an ever mounting international security problem. Nigeria is a hub for human trafficking, with victims being trafficked both domestically and outside the country. Nigerian women account for 70 percent of those trafficked to italy alone.
The government of nigeria maintained strong antitrafficking law enforcement efforts. Causes and effect of child trafficking in nigeria a case study of oredo local government area of edo state includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available causes and effect of child trafficking in nigeria a case study of oredo local government area of edo state abstract this project work is to evaluate the causes. Human trafficking from nigeria to europe international. Nigerias total of 834,000 people accounts for about 15% of the 6. The phenomenon of human trafficking has taken an alarming dimension in nigeria, such that it had become a big illegal criminal business. But there is no reliable statistics tovalidate this assertion as most commentators engage in a blame game. Human trafficking is common in nigeria, which is africas most populous nation. The united kingdom has called for urgent international collaboration to help nigeria tackle human trafficking challenge at source, pledging at least five million pounds to the course. Modeles, tendances, experiences et reponses au togo. Human trafficking is now a daily occurrence in edo and delta states of nigeria. Despite the transition to democratic rule, poverty, crime, corruption and violence are fundamental factors in driving people to emigrate from nigeria with young women particularly vulnerable to trafficking for sexual exploitation due to limited work opportunities at home, according to the latest report in ioms migration research series. The essay is derived from a field study executed in 2009.
This illicit trade has over the years pitched the natives against the ruling government at. Measures to combat trafficking in human beings in benin, nigeria and togo, final report nigeria. This illicit trade has over the years pitched the natives against the ruling government at osadebey. The recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, by means of. Edo state, the heartbeat of nigeria, has been labeled as the most endemic source of human trafficking in nigeria. A survey by womens health and action research centre in edos capital benin city a few years ago showed that one in three young women had received offers to go to europe. Recognizing trafficking and modernda y slavery in the uk london, butterworths, lexis nexis, 2011 p. Knowledge and perception towards human trafficking in. Human trafficking violates the human rights of individuals particularly those co erced into the act of forced labour due to ignorance, age and economic vulnerability. Thousands of women are lured from nigeria to italy each year on the promise of a prosperous new life, only to find themselves trapped in the sex trade.
This briefing paper is prepared for the special rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially in women and children, in preparation for her mission to nigeria. Nigeria, italy partner on human trafficking envoy nigeria, italy partner on human trafficking envoy on may 4, 2017 5. The research was coordinated and the report written by professor christiana e. Lack of adequate legislation and of political will and commitment to enforce existing legislation or mandates are other factors that facilitate trafficking in persons. Executive summary this field survey was commissioned in nigeria to provide relevant data to. The main forms and manifestations of human trafficking in nigeria 2. Causes, effects and remedies abstract this study focuses on the causes, effects and remedies of child trafficking in nigeria using ijebuode local government area of ogun state as a case study. Abstract this paper examined the implications of human trafficking for human rights in nigeria. Apart from national agency for prohibition of trafficking in persons naptip, there are antihuman trafficking organizations in nigeria who are at the forefront of combating human trafficking. A 1 department of agricultural extension and rural development, university of ibadan, nigeria. As a result of this negative label, a number of international organizations and nongovernmental organizations have intervened to. Niger is a transit country for women and children from benin, burkina faso, gabon, ghana, mali, nigeria, and togo en route to northern africa and western europe.
Globalization, human trafficking, economic liberalization, nigeria introduction. Pdf human trafficking in nigeria buhari uba academia. In this context, a decision was taken to prepare an action plan to combat trafficking in human beings, particularly women and children, under the leadership of the governments of sweden and italy. Political instability is also one of the major causes of human trafficking in nigeria. Knowledge and perception towards human trafficking in agrarian communities of niger delta, nigeria 1 olujide, m. Over the years, this menace has been the challenge of many families and countries as thousands of men, women and children fall prey to traffickers promising a better life somewhere far from home. Pdf the modern trend of human trafficking in africa and. Pdf on dec 1, 2008, tola olujuwon and others published combating trafficking in person. Faculty of education department of health and physical education patterns of trafficking in persons and empowerment strategies in akwa ibom state, nigeria essien, helen okoro pgph. The story of 3 girls who were kidnapped and kept captive for over 10years. Trafficked nigerian women and children are recruited from rural areas within the countrys borders. Nigeria is a source, transit, and destination country for women and children subjected to trafficking in persons including forced labor and forced prostitution. Read all the latest news, breaking stories, top headlines, opinion, pictures and videos about human trafficking from nigeria and the world on today. If the cause of trafficking is investigated to the root.
This study identifies the major causes of child trafficking that stand as a bottleneck in nigeria. Trafficking in women and girls in nigeria trafficking in persons or human trafficking in human beings is in short, modern form of slavery that is unfortunately growing in scale and repercussions. The government should moderate the influence of globalization, in order to reduce the level of unemployment and poverty thereby discourage the craze for greener pastures. However, the factors that account for human trafficking include theimpact of the nigerian civil war 19671970 and especially the six weekoccupation of the bendel state by biafran soldiers who raped girls and women recklessly. Human trafficking and the sale of human body parts are rampant in nigeria and government efforts to fight the crimes have not yielded appreciable success. The nigerian case 2 the business of tra cking in humans is today organized loosely by groups that are also involved in weapons and narcotics, colluding with. Child marriage was a problem, especially in rural areas, and may have contributed to conditions of human trafficking. Patterns of trafficking in persons and empowerment. Human trafficking in nigeria nature of human trafficking in nigeria chapter three naptip and its mandate background establishment of national agency for the prohibition. The desperate journey of a trafficked girl the new yorker. Taking a whole of journey approach, it identifies gaps in understanding, policy, support and response in both countries. Forgers, lawyers, juju priests, government officials, sorcerers, evangelists, embassy officials, police, state officials, border and immigration officials, transporters, receivers, and brothelkeepers are among the groups of people involved in sextrafficking of. Mar 04, 2012 human trafficking in nigeria xorochizrose. Many girls are trafficked out of nigeria, with or without the northern insurgency.
In nigeria prone conflict zone, boko haram trafficked children and use them as soldiers and militias. This is a form of human trafficking and has been on the increase in nigeria. May 19, 2014 nigeria is a hub for human trafficking, with victims being trafficked both domestically and outside the country. Every year, thousands of teenagers from one city in nigeria risk death and endure forced labor and sex work on the long route to europe. Conflict is a push factor for trafficking, migration and poverty. A case study of nigeria find, read and cite all the research you. It provides an overview of the issue of trafficking in nigeria, including. Human trafficking news latest breaking stories and top. Migration, human smuggling and trafficking from nigeria to europe, which examines the causes of human trafficking, changing trends and organization of nigerian trafficking networks, says that. This indepth case study report presents the findings from new research into the causes, processes and effects of human trafficking from nigeria to the uk.
Aug 07, 2016 thousands of women are lured from nigeria to italy each year on the promise of a prosperous new life, only to find themselves trapped in the sex trade. Human trafficking in nigeria has been combatted through programs set up by local organization such as naptips public enlightenment unit that partners with devatop centre for africa development, and the italian government that partners with the nigerian government to lesson the significant rates of human trafficking that occurs in italy. Its focus is onbenin city inhabited mostly by the bini group although other groups likethe ishan, etsako, akokoedo, and owan are also well represented. Aug 08, 2016 although a thriving sex trafficking industry has been operating between nigeria and italy for over three decades, there has been a marked increase in the numbers of unaccompanied nigerian women. Trafficked nigerian women and children are recruited from. When you mention human trafficking in nigeria, people always say it is prevalent in edo state. These victims of sex trafficking in the nigerian society are often labelled as deviant and. October 2015 human trafficking in nigeria imadr web site. Trafficking in persons is a serious offence and in nigeria, it is being tackled.
Drug trafficking and the threat to nigerias national. Trafficking in women from nigeria is strongly concentrated in the state of edo in the southcentral part of the country. Various factors predispose to child trafficking in nigeria. Political instability has made it difficult for the government to eradicate human trafficking in nigeria. Trafficking of nigerian women into prostitution in europe. S department of state, nigeria is a source, transit, and destination country for women and children subjected to trafficking in persons including forced labor and forced prostitution. Jul 01, 2005 trafficking in women from nigeria is strongly concentrated in the state of edo in the southcentral part of the country. A man from myanmar told a reporter from the associated press that he was sold by a human trafficking broker continue reading posted in. Pdf trends of child trafficking situation in nigeria and. Human trafficking involves carrying human beings, particularly young women and children from one place to another, at times across national and international borders by the traffickers in the purpose of subjecting the trafficked persons to prostitution and peddling or child labour. The nigerian women are given a phone number when they leave nigeria, which they use to inform a contact in italy that they have arrived.
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