The Chadian government is doubling down on its fight against human trafficking, with a sharp focus on protecting vulnerable groups such as women and children. Authorities are enforcing existing laws with renewed determination, as outlined in a recent circular distributed to security and judicial leaders nationwide.

Human trafficking represents one of the most egregious violations of human rights, often manifesting through sexual exploitation and forced labor. Chad, having ratified the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime in 2009, has enacted key legislation to combat this scourge, including Ordinance No. 006/PR/2018 and Law No. 12/PR/2018.

To streamline enforcement, officials are instructed to conduct swift investigations, document findings meticulously, and transfer cases without delay to appropriate courts. All identified cases must also be reported to the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Justice and the National Commission for the Fight against Trafficking in Persons for thorough monitoring and follow-up.

Provincial delegates have been tasked with ensuring strict adherence to these directives, laying the groundwork for a unified national database. This initiative aims to strengthen Chad’s policy framework and enhance its capacity to dismantle trafficking networks effectively.