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Abstract Human trafficking is a deeply rooted problem in The Gambia, with young people, women, and migrants often targeted by smugglers, pirates, and human traffickers over the years. Driven by the hope for a better life within and outside the Gambia. The government of the Gambia and the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) conduct awareness campaigns to educate communities about the dangers of human trafficking, its various forms, and the legal consequences of being involved. Despite government efforts and NGOs advocacy for stronger anti-trafficking laws, policies, and enforcement mechanisms, the practice persists. This study intends to examine the role NGOs play in combating human trafficking in The Gambia. Using a qualitative research approach, analyzing primary and secondary data to gain insights into the strategies and challenges faced by NGOs. Interviews will be conducted with NGO representatives, policymakers, and the victims to gather in-depth information on the successes,
Returnees are not a new phenomenon in the Gambia. Thousands of young Gambians, lured by the promise of a better life in oversees, embark on dangerous journeys through the Sahara Desert and Mediterranean Sea, often falling victim to all forms of abuse, such as child trafficking, labor exploitation, sex trafficking, brain-drain, sudden death, and disappearance through the backway or illegal means. Upon their return, they often face a new challenge: reintegrating into a society that has changed while they were away. This study examines the extend at which the NGOs had supported or addressed reintegrating or re-cooperating of the returnees in the Gambia. Interviews will be conducted with NGO representatives, policymakers, diasporas and the returnees to gather in-depth information on the successes, challenges, and best practices on reintegration process. This study reveal that the issue of returnees should be treated as a national challenge in which there is need for holistic approaches.
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Oladotun E. Awosusi, Oladotun O. Olagbaju, and Loveday E. Ogbuleke
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