International Organization for Migration (IOM) has stressed the vital role teachers play in tackling child trafficking.
IOM Youth Ambassador for the African Union, Walter Kasempa, said teachers have a role to play in addressing child trafficking, while emphasising that it is a continental challenge requiring collective efforts.
Kasempa made these remarks during an IOM engagement with student teachers at Lilongwe Teachers Training College, where they explored strategies to enhance action against child trafficking.
The training was aimed at preparing student teachers, who will soon be responsible for the safety of children on school grounds across Malawi.
Jeremiah Mpaso, Deputy Director for Children’s Rights at the Malawi Human Rights Commission, commended the United Nations Network on Migration’s Trafficking in Persons Campaign for organising the session, noting its significance in strengthening efforts to combat the issue.
Student teacher Wakisa Nyirenda described the session as timely and relevant.
The event was part of this year’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, observed under the global theme “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking.”
The World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is marked annually on 30 July.
