The Chadian government is ramping up its fight against human trafficking, with a sharp focus on protecting women and children. Authorities are rolling out stricter enforcement of existing laws and issuing clear directives to judicial and security officials to ensure no stone is left unturned in this critical effort.
Legal framework strengthened to combat trafficking
Human trafficking remains a severe violation of human rights, often involving sexual exploitation and forced labor. Chad, a signatory to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime since 2009, has reinforced its legal arsenal with key legislation, including Ordinance No. 006/PR/2018 and Law No. 12/PR/2018, to tackle this scourge head-on.
Streamlined processes to ensure justice
To accelerate prosecutions and dismantle trafficking networks, authorities are implementing a series of measures:
- Ensuring rapid investigations and thorough documentation of cases through detailed reports.
- Mandating the transfer of all trafficking cases to specialized courts for legal proceedings.
- Centralizing case referrals to the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Justice and the National Commission to Combat Human Trafficking for rigorous follow-up.
Provincial oversight to enforce compliance
Local representatives across Chad’s regions have been tasked with monitoring strict adherence to these directives. The goal is to establish a comprehensive national database that will serve as the foundation for a robust, data-driven anti-trafficking strategy.