Topic - United States State Department

Life after human trafficking

08 December 10

Regional relevance: South Africa

At Pretoria-based Tshwane Home of Hope, the jubilant young faces of the girls who live there hide the truth of the horrors they have encountered. On the premises is a trauma centre – aptly dubbed by one of the residents as “the hope sanctuary” – here the girls meet with a resident social worker and... [read more]

God and the male sex tourist

29 June 10

Regional relevance: South Africa

In some circles, including among members of the National Prosecuting Authority, the usual term B and B has been re-nicknamed “Bed and Brothel,” because of the large number of rent by the hour accommodations springing up all over the country. According to police sources, many are packed to the brim with new,... [read more]

Urgent call for laws on trafficking

26 November 08

Regional relevance: Africa

Addis Ababa, 23 November. Delegates meeting at Sixth African Development Forum which closed last Friday have called for urgent and standardised laws to address human trafficking - the newest form of gender violence that, according to UNICEF, afflicts more than four-fifth of African countries. [read more]

Lesotho fertile ground for human traffickers

13 June 07

Regional relevance: Lesotho

“This is one of them,” laments Likeleli Maseko*, pointing out an advert posted on an electrical pole along Maseru Kingsway. I ask, “One of what?” Her reply is chilling. “Glamorous false job offers that lure girls and young women abroad.” [read more]