STAKEHOLDERS’ MEETING FOR THE COMPILATION AND VALIDATION OF THE 2025 ANNUAL TIP REPORT

A stakeholders’ meeting aimed at compiling and validating Ghana’s 2025 Annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report has been organised by the Human Trafficking Secretariat under the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP).

The meeting brought together key institutions, partners and agencies involved in anti-human trafficking efforts to review data, assess progress and contribute to the national reporting process.

The Head of the Human Trafficking Secretariat, Madam Abena Annobea Asare, highlighted the importance of collaboration among stakeholders and the need for accurate, timely and credible data to support effective national reporting on trafficking in persons.

She noted that the compilation and validation process plays a critical role in reflecting the country’s efforts, identifying gaps and informing interventions aimed at preventing trafficking, protecting victims and prosecuting offenders.

Discussions focused on the 2025 TIP questionnaire, the collation of victim identification and prosecution data, and the validation of information that will inform the official government report.

Participants reviewed submissions, clarified reporting requirements and addressed outstanding data issues to ensure consistency and accuracy across reporting institutions.

Ghana’s Annual Trafficking in Persons Report provides a comprehensive assessment of trafficking trends in the country, outlines government interventions in prevention, victim protection and prosecution, and measures progress made in combating the crime.

The report serves as a critical tool for policy review, programme planning and national decision-making, while also fulfilling Ghana’s regional and international reporting obligations.

The stakeholders’ engagement forms part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to strengthen coordination, improve data quality and promote a multi-sectoral response to trafficking in persons.

Source: MoGCSP