Human Trafficking In Rwanda Research Paper

Rwanda recognizes that trafficking in persons violates human rights and impairs the enjoyment of them. Human trafficking continues to pose a serious challenge to humanity and requires a concerted international assessment and response and cooperation among countries of origin, transit and destination in order for it to be eradicated. The International Labor Organization estimates that 12.3 million people worldwide are enslaved in forced labor, bonded labor, forced child labor, sexual servitude, and involuntary servitude at any given time. Rwanda reiterates its obligation to implement the commitments made by world leaders on transnational crime at the Millennium Summit and the 2005 World Summit, through the 2005 World Summit Outcome (resolution

The Republic of Rwanda is compelled to admit being very vulnerable to the ill effects of Transnational Organized Crime while Ranking number 34 out of 53 African states, according to 2010’s United Nation’s Development Programs Human Development Report. Scoring a mere 0.385 HDI rating, Rwanda recognizes its exposure human trafficking, as the crime often occurs from less developed countries to more developed countries, where people are rendered vulnerable to trafficking by virtue of poverty, conflict or other conditions. (source 15). Despite these facts, Rwanda has been on an ascending economical trend, from 1994’s setback, up to present day. As it’s resources gradually multiply, Rwanda acknowledges the need to address the problem of Transnational Organized Crime. Investigations and research in Rwanda have revealed that the most targeted group is young females between the ages of 16 and 22, especially those from vulnerable groups, such as orphans, and from low-income families. In March 2013, Rwanda National Police (RNP) intercepted a foreign agent in Rwanda who had recruited 12 young genocide orphans by promising them work and the opportunity to study

It is understood that approximately 80% of victims are either women or children. (source 15) Human trafficking is truly a global issue that cannot be solved without the cooperation of all nations. Rwanda commends the UN’s Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking (UN.GIFT) guidance in implementing a joint program with the International Organization for Migration and UN’s Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to combat human trafficking in Burundi and Rwanda. (source 16). The Joint Program enhances the capacity of Rwanda to effectively address trafficking in persons through improved knowledge and awareness of the phenomenon, capacity building of relevant personnel and better protection of and assistance to victims. (source 10). Additionally, Rwanda is committed to working the UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa in its cooperation with the East African Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization, for which Rwanda is a member. The main objective of this collaboration is to strengthen east African law enforcement. The INTERPOL office in Kigali, in partnership with the Rwandan government, conducts joint operations targeting human