Empowering Voices: A Dialogue on Human Trafficking in Uganda

Theme: Youth as Agents of Change: Empowering students to become involved in prevention, advocacy, and support efforts Human trafficking is a grave human rights violation and a significant problem in Uganda. Ministry of Internal Affairs report (2024) indicates that at least 142 Ugandans are trafficked every month. In 2023 1,698 victims were registered, including juveniles, who were trafficked locally and transnationally. Of the 1,698 victims, 1,056 (63%) were juveniles, while 642 (37%) were adults. Therefore uuniversity students, particularly those in social work and human rights clubs, are crucial in combating this issue due to their potential to become future leaders, advocates, and social workers. This dialogue aimed at: ? Raise awareness among university students about the realities of human trafficking in Uganda, including its various forms, root causes, and consequences. ? Facilitate discussions on effective solutions and strategies to prevent and combat human trafficking. ? Empower students to become active agents of change in their communities. Different Speakers from various fields were brought on board to discuss various Topics