Anti-Trafficking In Persons Task Force Secretariat-Sierra Leone

In a significant move to strengthen the fight against and in , the Officer-in-Charge of the IOM Sierra Leone, Dr. Pauline Macharia, has officially handed over a suite of office and audio-visual equipment to the Anti-Trafficking In Persons Task Force Secretariat-Sierra Leone.

The symbolic handover ceremony took place today, Wednesday March 18, 2026 at the IOM office in . Among Items donated to ATIP are a full multimedia package including Tripod Screen Projector, Teleprompter, Canon Camera, Wireless Microphone, DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone and Editing software; as well as office equipment such as computers, printers, and
High Speed Router.

According to ATIP Executive Director, Dehunge Shiaka JP, this support would bolster the Agency's efforts in data management, inter-agency coordination and public awareness campaigns especially for counter-trafficking video content creation and use in community outreaches and media engagements. The IOM donation was supported by the Government of Sweden.se.

🎙️ 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲

This , the Anti-Trafficking In Persons Task Force Secretariat-Sierra Leone recognizes radio as a critical ally. Its trusted, local voice reaches with vital information on , , and , helping to break the isolation traffickers create.

This year’s theme reminds us that " is a tool, not a voice." While technology can analyze data, it is the human commitment and judgment of public service radio that builds the trust needed to drive real action.

We want to hear from you: How has radio helped educate you or your community about human trafficking? Share your story below.

🚨 The FREEDOM LINE is now live in Sierra Leone and currently on test calls. 📞

This toll-free number (134 on Africell Sierra Leone & QCell Salone Pride) is a vital resource to report human trafficking and seek help.

But we can’t do this alone. Awareness is key.
How can we work together to ensure everyone in our communities knows about this lifeline?

💬 Comment below with your ideas for spreading the word.
➡️ Tag community leaders, groups, or friends who can help share this crucial number.
❤️ Share this post to extend its reach.

Your voice matters. Together, we can build a network of freedom and support.

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message from our Executive Director Dehunge Shiaka.

A two-day intensive training to kick-start a baseline Knowledge, Attitude and Practice ( ) assessment on the Drivers, Risks and Perceptions of and in will conclude today, Saturday, December 20, at the Wusum Hotel in Makeni.

The training brings together about 40 field officers from the Anti-Trafficking In Persons Task Force Secretariat-Sierra Leone (ATIP), the Ministry of Social Welfare Government of Sierra Leone (MOSW), the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), Statistics SierraLeone, and the IOM Sierra Leone.

After the training, these field officers, now with enhanced skills, will conduct and surveys in six hotspot districts across the country, including the Western Urban and Rural Districts.

This initiative is part of a project implemented by IOM and supported by the Government of Sweden.se.

On Monday, December 15, the Honourable Minister of Social Welfare, Mrs. Melrose Karminty, received the , describing the event as a milestone. The report, which covers the period April 2024 to March 2025, was presented to the Minister by the Anti-Trafficking In Persons Task Force Secretariat-Sierra Leone. The ATIP Agency is supervised by the Ministry of Social Welfare Government of Sierra Leone. also presented its financial report, for the period under review, to the Minister as part of , and commitment to integrity in .

The Chief Minister, Dr. Moinina David Sengeh, accompanied by the Minister of Information and Civic Education, Honourable Chernor Bah, today visited the Anti-Trafficking In Persons Task Force Secretariat-Sierra Leone booth at this year’s for update on the Agency’s achievements so far in tackling . The second edition of the Salone Civic Festival commenced yesterday December 11 at the Miatta Conference Center in Freetown. This annual event is organized by the The Ministry of Information and Civic Education to showcase impact the Government is creating in the lives of citizens through programs delivered by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) within Sierra Leone’s Medium-Term Development Plan.

The Anti-Trafficking In Persons Task Force Secretariat-Sierra Leone and the IOM Sierra Leone are using the beautiful game, , to address , and in through community-based awareness campaign. This innovation preventive advocacy is supported by the Government of Sweden.se and takes the form of a competitive football gala among various community teams across . The tournament commenced Monday December 8, 2025 at the Approved School Field between Portee and Calabatown communities, and ends December 20 with the two best teams that would emerge as finalists.

On Tuesday December 9, 2025 representatives of the Anti-Trafficking In Persons Task Force Secretariat-Sierra Leone met and updated the new head of the Sierra Leone Police Force Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU), CSP Michael J. K. Laggah, with the aim of forging a good and collaborative working relationship with the Unit moving forward. During the meeting a framework cooperation was agreed for the establishment of a temporary Protection Facility where identified , including adult male , are hosted during legally mandated interview period, as part of investigation process by law enforcement officers. Victim interview is a key component of trafficking prosecution.

The Anti-Trafficking In Persons Task Force Secretariat-Sierra Leone has today released its 2025 Situation of Human Trafficking in Sierra Leone Report, ahead of the official presentation to the Honourable Minister of Social Welfare. This is the first annual report on human trafficking in Sierra Leone since the ATIP Agency started operations in 2023.

Among other things, the report sheds light on trafficking trends and identifies the sectors, communities and demographics mostly affected. This analytical report also touches on trafficking root causes, and provides information on progress recorded and challenges faced in combating this scourge in the country covering the period April 2024 to March 2025.



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