Action Against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Nigeria
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| Formation | 2018 |
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| Headquarters | Abuja |
| Website | https://atipsom.com/ |
Action Against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Nigeria (A-TIPSOM Nigeria) is an 11th European Development Fund project which is implemented in Nigeria by the International and Ibero-American Foundation for Administration and Public Policies (FIIAPP).
A-TIPSOM is a program designed to reduce trafficking in persons (TIP) and smuggling of migrants (SOM) at the national and regional level with specific emphasis on women and children in Nigeria. A-TIPSOM is anchored by FIIAPP.[1][2][3]
History[edit]
A-TIPSOM was founded in 2018 through an agreement between the European Union Delegation (EUD) and the Government of Nigeria, and is funded by the European Union (EU).[4]
Mission and objectives[edit]
The A-TIPSOM project is developed to:[5]
- Improve governance of the migration sector in Nigeria, with a specific focus on the fight against TIP and SOM;
- Enhance prevention of TIP and SOM in key states of origin and of transit.
- Improve protection, return, and reintegration of victims of trafficking and of smuggling from Europe
- Enhance identification, investigation, and prosecution of traffickers and smugglers
- Promote more effective cooperation at the national, regional, and international levels in fighting TIP and SOM.
Technical advisors and Coordinators[edit]
A-TIPSOM engages the following technical advisors and experts for their project implementation:
- Policy: Belo Omotosho
- Prevention: Joseph Sanwo
- Protection: Nurat Lawal
- Prosecution: Sani Dantuni
- Partnership: Ugo Ogbunude
- Community and Communication: Joseph Osuigwe
- Institutional Coordinator: Jose Nsang Andeme
- Technical Coordinator: Rosa Maria Bruges
- Support Officer: Alba Martos Rosa
Team Leaders[edit]
A-TIPSOM is in partnership with various non-governmental and governmental organizations to engage in various activities which include the rescue of victims of human trafficking,[8] anti-human trafficking campaigns,[9] and training. A-TIPSOM's programs operate in areas known as the five P's: policy, prevention, protection, partnership and prosecution.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "About Us". A-TIPSOM Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ Emmanuel, Afonne (2022-03-02). "NACTAL begins 3-day training on legislative framework in Keffi". News Agency of Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ "Trafficking: Arm NAPTIP, track illicit TIP funds, JIFORM tells FG". Tribune Online. 2021-12-12. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ "NAPTIP, two others secure release of 15 Nigerian girls trafficked to Mali". 2022-02-21. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ "Nigeria es uno de los países origen de trata de seres humanos y tráfico de personas más importante del mundo". FIIAPP. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2022. (in English)
- ^ "EU disburses €10m to combat human trafficking in Nigeria". Vanguard News. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ Asare, Asare (2021-11-10). "NAPTIP, Police, NIS personnel trained to curb migrant smuggling". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ Report, Agency (21 February 2022). "NAPTIP, two others secure release of 15 Nigerian girls trafficked to Mali". Premium Times. Premium Times. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "NACTAL calls for collaborative effort to tackle human trafficking". Tribune Online. 2019-07-31. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ Adetayo, Ayoola (2021-07-26). "Blue Bus Frontliners: NACTAL's pivotal partnership with government against human trafficking". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-03-29.