GOVT TACKLES HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:19:40 +0000

By Kalobwe Bwalya

GOVERNMENT has taken bold steps in its response to addressing human trafficking and mixed migration challenges, including the enactment of the anti-trafficking Act no.11 of 2008, the Immigration and Deportation Act no.18 of 2010 and implementation, says Home Affairs minister Kampyongo.

Mr Kampyongo also said Government is working hard to improve border security by introducing monitoring mechanisms such as the Zambia Immigration management system.

Speaking on behalf of the minister of Home Affairs Stephen Kampyongo at the consultation on the global compact on migration in Zambia in Lusaka yesterday, permanent secretary, Dr Chileshe Mulenga said Government is committed to addressing issues pertaining to migration.

Mr Kampyongo said this is evident from the pillars of the Seventh National Development Plan from pillars one on economic  diversification, International cooperation and border management right through to pillars 5 on governance, which references migration policy and legislative framework.

Mr Kampyongo further said Government is also developing a diaspora policy to address and promote the participation of migration in national development.

“ This forum brings together key stakeholders from Government which has a rich history of hosting immigrants and refuges, therefore this is a unique opportunity to adequately discuss issues and come up with a common national position from Zambia , which would also be presented to the reginal and global consultation forms,” said Mr Kampyongo.

And International Organization Migration (IOM) Reginal director for Southern region, Charles Kwenin, said Government is placing great importance on the need for effective governance of migration.

Mr Kwenin said it was paramount that the global compact on migration is based on existing International standards, including those related to the rights of migrants.

Mr Kwenin is confident that the consultative meeting will ensure that Zambia’s experiences and perspectives on migration can squarely be part of the global dialogue on migration.

“This requires not only the participation of all government agencies with a role in migration management, but also contributions from key community-based stakeholders including the private sector and civil society,” said Mr Kwenin.

By Kalobwe Bwalya

GOVERNMENT has taken bold steps in its response to addressing human trafficking and mixed migration challenges, including the enactment of the anti-trafficking Act no.11 of 2008, the Immigration and Deportation Act no.18 of 2010 and implementation, says Home Affairs minister Kampyongo.

Mr Kampyongo also said Government is working hard to improve border security by introducing monitoring mechanisms such as the Zambia Immigration management system.

Speaking on behalf of the minister of Home Affairs Stephen Kampyongo at the consultation on the global compact on migration in Zambia in Lusaka yesterday, permanent secretary, Dr Chileshe Mulenga said Government is committed to addressing issues pertaining to migration.

Mr Kampyongo said this is evident from the pillars of the Seventh National Development Plan from pillars one on economic  diversification, International cooperation and border management right through to pillars 5 on governance, which references migration policy and legislative framework.

Mr Kampyongo further said Government is also developing a diaspora policy to address and promote the participation of migration in national development.

“ This forum brings together key stakeholders from Government which has a rich history of hosting immigrants and refuges, therefore this is a unique opportunity to adequately discuss issues and come up with a common national position from Zambia , which would also be presented to the reginal and global consultation forms,” said Mr Kampyongo.

And International Organization Migration (IOM) Reginal director for Southern region, Charles Kwenin, said Government is placing great importance on the need for effective governance of migration.

Mr Kwenin said it was paramount that the global compact on migration is based on existing International standards, including those related to the rights of migrants.

Mr Kwenin is confident that the consultative meeting will ensure that Zambia’s experiences and perspectives on migration can squarely be part of the global dialogue on migration.

“This requires not only the participation of all government agencies with a role in migration management, but also contributions from key community-based stakeholders including the private sector and civil society,” said Mr Kwenin.