Tags : Human Trafficking

NGO USING VOCATIONAL SKILLS TO SAVE YOUTH FROM TRAFFICKING IN

By Jecina Chikwelete  As one way of combating rampant human trafficking in villages bordering Mozambique in Phalombe district, youths are being equipped with vocational skills. The initiative, which is being engineered by a local organization called River of Life, is drilling a third cohort. In an interview with Timveni, River of Life programs officer Richard […]Read More

TIMVENI COMMITTED TO ENDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING

By Jecina Chikwelete Timveni Child and Youth Media Organization has reaffirmed its commitment to help in the fight against trafficking in persons. The remarks were when the organization signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Media Association against Trafficking in Persons in Malawi. Under the MOU, both sides will share expertise on combating trafficking in […]Read More

TWELVE POLICE OFFICERS SUSPENDED OVER TRAFFICKING ALLEGATIONS

By Esther Manduwa The Malawi Police Service has suspended twelve officers for allegedly being involved in trafficking in person.  While confirming the development to Timveni News Desk, National Police Spokesperson James Kadadzera could however not be drawn to comment more.  The twelve Police officers are facing interdiction awaiting trial a move that ant-trafficking stakeholders have […]Read More

UN FORMS MEDIA ASSOCIATION TO SUPPORT MALAWI’S FIGHT AGAINST TRAFFICKING

The United Nations, through its office on drugs and crime, has set up a new media association to promote efforts against trafficking in persons in Malawi. The six member body, which is under the banner Media Association against Trafficking in Persons in Malawi, has representation from across the media spectrum. Timveni Child and Youth Media […]Read More