Urgent action needed

By Médjidon Inandjo Jesuit Refugee Service West Africa & Great Lakes Human trafficking is a devastating problem, affecting thousands of lives and shattering families. In countries such as Chad, Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic and the drc, men, women and children are caught up in a complex network of trafficking, fueled by poverty, conflict and instability. This article aims to shed light on this alarming reality, through poignant testimonies and verifiable data. Chad: children in danger Chad is a country where human trafficking is a growing scourge. Many children find themselves forcibly recruited by armed groups or exploited to work in inhumane conditions. In fact, over 2,500 children have been identified as victims of trafficking (source: iom, 2022). These are children who, for lack of options, are often forced to ...