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Human Trafficking in Dzaleka: Acknowledged by All, Confronted by None
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A critical examination of human trafficking networks operating through Dzaleka Refugee Camp and strategies to dismantle systems of complicity
Meet Our Panelists
Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh
Director of the Africa Programme
International Commission of Jurists
Kaajal has spent over 20 years advancing refugee protection, judicial independence, and freedom of expression. Her expertise in human rights law and refugee protection makes her a leading voice in addressing systemic human rights violations.
Peter Chisi
Director of Civil and Political Rights
Malawi Human Rights Commission
Peter brings decades of experience in promoting access to justice, election monitoring, and human rights for vulnerable communities. His work focuses on strengthening human rights protections and accountability mechanisms in Malawi.
Golden Matonga
Chairperson of MISA Malawi and Investigative Journalist
MISA Malawi
Golden is a renowned investigative journalist who has exposed high-level corruption through global investigations like the Pandora Papers, strengthening transparency and press freedom. He was also part of the team that produced the groundbreaking human trafficking documentary that is the basis of our discussion.
Event Overview
For years, Dzaleka Refugee Camp has served as a critical transit hub in a well-established human trafficking and smuggling network. Traffickers primarily from Ethiopia have consistently exploited their fellow citizens, transporting them from Ethiopia to South Africa. Malawi, and Dzaleka in particular, has become a central corridor in this illegal operation.
These activities have been sustained through deeply rooted collusion with certain government officials and elements of the security forces enabling the trade to flourish despite extensive evidence and public concern.
This session will examine local and regional responses to this crisis: what has been done, what has failed, and what must happen next. We will explore concrete strategies to prevent trafficking, prosecute offenders, and dismantle the systems of complicity that allow such exploitation to continue unchecked.
Discussion Topics
- Current State of Human Trafficking Networks: Understanding the scale and scope of trafficking operations through Dzaleka
- Systemic Complicity: Examining the role of government officials and security forces in enabling trafficking
- Regional Cooperation: Strategies for cross-border collaboration to dismantle trafficking networks
- Victim Protection: Ensuring proper support and protection for trafficking survivors
- Legal Framework: Strengthening laws and enforcement mechanisms
- Community Engagement: Mobilizing local communities to prevent and report trafficking
Registration
This is a free online webinar. Registration is required to receive the meeting link and access to session materials.
Registration Deadline: July 23, 2025
Organizer
This event is organized by Inua Advocacy in collaboration with the Malawi Human Rights Commission and MISA Malawi, bringing together legal experts, human rights advocates, and investigative journalists to address this critical issue affecting the Dzaleka community and the broader region.
Related Resources
- Human Trafficking Documentary - The investigative documentary that exposed trafficking networks
- Inua Advocacy - Human rights and refugee advocacy organization
- International Commission of Jurists - Global human rights organization
- Malawi Human Rights Commission - National human rights institution
- MISA Malawi - Media Institute of Southern Africa Malawi Chapter
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