Amewuga Border Town Fights Trafficking & Child Marriage
The “Amewuga” advocacy campaign, led by the Ghana Immigration Service’s Anti‑Human Smuggling and Trafficking in Persons Unit (AHSTIP), the Handmaids of the Divine Redeemers Sisters Foundation (HDRSF), and the International Centre for Safe Migration (ICSM), is empowering border communities like Aflao and Denu to resist trafficking, child marriage, and modern slavery. It involved a large-scale outreach to over 2,300 students at Three‑Town SHS, using cultural education and drama to drive the message. Why This Matters Rooted in cultural values: The campaign draws from Ewe ethics, emphasizing that “human life is worthier than money,” making the message resonate with border youth, drivers, and traders. Targeting vulnerable groups: Focus is on women, girls, and youth—often the most exposed to exploitation, especially in migrating corridors. Combating modern slavery: Addresses complex issues beyond physical trafficking, such as forced labour, sexual exploitation, cyber trafficking, and […]