Trafficking happens both inside and outside of Tanzania, frequently involving young individuals (both male and female), who are enlisted on false pretences of receiving an education, but wind up as forced domestic workers or in the sex industry. According to the IOM report, internal trafficking of boys and girls from rural to urban areas is a serious issue in Tanzania. Victims are frequently compelled to work as domestic servants, engage in sexual exploitation, or both. Similarly, Tanzanians in general are at risk of being trafficked to other African countries, the Middle East, Europe and Asia. The victims are often subjected to forced labour, sexual exploitation and/or domestic servitude.

IOM Tanzania, in partnership with NGOs and government agencies, offers comprehensive support to victims of trafficking, focusing on safety, recovery, and reintegration. Services provided to victims include, safe shelter, mental health support, legal assistance, and case management. IOM strengthens national victim identification and protection capacities through trainings and policy consultations, while engaging the private sector and civil society to enhance prevention and ethical recruitment practices.

VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING ASSISTED BY IOM

In The International Organization for Migration (IOM) offers protection and assistance through direct assistance and services provided by its implementing partners as highlighted below,

  • Victims of trafficking assisted through implementing partner from 2017 To June 2024 include 20 Male (Boys) And 23 Female (Girls).
  • Victims provided with direct assistance from IOM Tanzania, for the year 2024 reach a total of 30 victims of trafficking (all female).

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