AGA-AFRICA Programme

‘Whole of Community Approach in Countering Narcotic Drug and Human Trafficking’ Workshop with the Criminal Investigations Department, Ghana Police Service, Food and Drugs Authority and the Narcotics Control Commission, Ghana

Human trafficking, drug trafficking and drug abuse are often interlinked. There is need for awareness and sensitization campaigns to adopt a prevention centred approach to enlighten communities on how to prevent drug trafficking and abuse. This will in turn, reduce the instances of drug-related human trafficking cases.   To support capacity building, the AGA-Africa Programme […]

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‘Strengthening Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts-Investigation and Prosecution’ Workshop with the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP), Nigeria

A form of modern-day slavery, Human Trafficking manifests itself in different ways both overt and covert. Human Trafficking has devastating implications for victims and also undermines national and transnational security. Lending its support to efforts towards its eradication, the AGA-Africa Programme collaborated with the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP) on a […]

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Countering Transnational Organized Crime in Africa” with Good Governance Africa, South Africa

Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) is one of Africa’s most critical security challenges which is often linked to human trafficking, sexual exploitation, fraud and money laundering and poaching of endangered wildlife. Additionally, transnational organised crime causes profound social, economic, political and environmental damage. In an effort to bring greater awareness on the impacts of transnational organised […]

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Drug Trafficking/Abuse and Human Trafficking Prevention Campaign with ROOST Foundation and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Nigeria

Drug traffickers have been reported to transport people with the intention of smuggling illegal drugs to different countries. Studies have shown a correlation between drug trafficking, human trafficking and sexual exploitation. To shine a spotlight on this scourge, AGA-Africa collaborated with ROOST Foundation and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency of Nigeria on a highly […]

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Anti-Human Trafficking Workshop with Aviation Police and Civil Aviation Authority, Uganda

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”0dr4lt4fw” animation_delay=”0″] Human trafficking, a modern form of slavery, has become a major global problem. According to a UNODC Report, the most common form of human trafficking is sexual exploitation (79%) followed by forced labour (18%), with traffickers targeting the poor and vulnerable members of society. The Trafficking in Persons Report from 2020 […]

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Combatting Trafficking in Persons Workshop with the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of Malawi

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”8fq4bqlez” animation_delay=”0″] Human trafficking thrives in situations where the rule of law is weak and people lack opportunities. Humanitarian crises and conflicts create an environment in which traffickers easily prey upon the vulnerable. Malawi, like many other countries, remains a source, transit and destination country for trafficked and smuggled persons alike. The offence […]

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The Aviation Police and the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority collaborate with AGA-Africa for an Anti-Human Trafficking and Anti-Money Laundering Workshop

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”0dr4lt4fw” animation_delay=”0″] Uganda is a critical regional hub for transnational crime networks since it sits at the heart of important routes that are not only responsible for trafficking of persons, but increasingly, drugs, money laundering, financing terrorism and facilitating of trafficking in wildlife. While the country has regulations regarding money laundering like the […]

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Trial Advocacy Skills Training in Collaboration with the National Prosecution Authority, Zambia

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”sl6kcni4zf” animation_delay=”0″] AGA-Africa seeks to foster relationships with Law Enforcement Agencies in Africa and the United States to combat transnational crimes. Against this backdrop, AGA-Africa partnered with the National Prosecution Authority of Zambia bringing together State Advocates to share knowledge on the tools and techniques used in Trial Advocacy on 24th – 26th […]

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AGA-Africa Partners with Judiciary Training Institute, Kenya and The Anti-Money Laundering and Trafficking of Human Beings Project for a Human Trafficking Training for Magistrates

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”sl6kcni4zf” animation_delay=”0″] Kenya is well-documented as a source, transit, and destination country for men, women, and children subjected to forced labor, overseas trafficking and sex trafficking among others. Kenya relies upon the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the Counter Trafficking in Persons Act (2010) amongst other National, Regional and International laws to make […]

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AGA-Africa Partners with the National Prosecution Authority Zambia for a Human Trafficking Workshop  

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”sl6kcni4zf” animation_delay=”0″] According to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC), almost every country in the world is affected by trafficking, whether as a country of origin, transit or destination for victims.   In a bid to stem this heinous crime and to uphold the role of law, AGA-Africa in collaboration […]

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