Evans Munga is a Child protection specialist, Program development expert and researcher with over 10 years of active practice. Evans is a program Manager at Terre des Hommes Netherlands. Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) is an international non-governmental organization committed to stopping child exploitation. Our mission is to protect children by preventing and stopping child exploitation, and by empowering children to make their voices count. Our vision is that children can flourish in a world free of all forms of exploitation. Our vision and mission are inspired and guided by international human rights instruments and standards, in particular the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Council of Europe’s Lanzarote Convention, the International Labour Organisation Conventions and aligned with achievement of the SDGs, in particular Goals 5, 8 and 16. In 2022, Terre des Hommes Netherlands launched its 2023-2030 Listen up! Strategy with the aim of creating systemic change that addresses the root causes of child exploitation.

We will achieve this by empowering children and their communities, connecting them with those who have power to enact change, engaging in lobby & advocacy campaigns, working with partners to build resilience of children, families and communities and utilizing our knowledge and expertise to co-create sustainable, evidence-based solutions. On the African continent, TdH NL works in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Madagascar. In these countries, TdH NL develops and implements programs in close collaboration with local partner organizations. In Kenya, TdH NL programmes are implemented in Central, Rift Valley, Coastal, Western and Northern regions of Kenya where we work with communities, government, private sector, civil society organizations and children themselves, at the centre, to address systemic and structural drivers that expose children to exploitation.Evans manages Action against Child labour project in kenya and,The anti-human trafficking communication strategy project which is under Better migration programe (BMM III) at TdH NL.Evans doubles up as the Kenya´s CSOs coordinator for all CSOs in the Anti-human trafficking and unsafe migration space in kenya. Evans is Kenyan and holds a Masters in Leadership and management from DePaul University Chicago USA, Evans is a certified Project management practitioner (PMP, PMI Certified), B.A. degree in development studies.

Evans is a Paul Harris Fellow, Given by the rotary club District 5950 Minnesota(MN) for humanitarian support services.Evans is TWG member at the counter trafficking in person secretariat in kenya under the ministry of labour and social protection ,Directorate of children services kenya. and a TWG member on Child labour in teh ministry of labour and social protection ,state department for labour and skills development. I have previously been a programs Manager with African Child Rights Organization (ANPPCAN RO) African Network for the prevention and protection against Child abuse and Neglect at the Regional Office. In development practice, Mr. Evans Munga has over 10 years of practical experience in the humanitarian and development field having worked in child protection and as a consultant and implementing programs with TdH-NL,Plan International, Save the Children, UNICEF and E.U programs. Evans as a consultant and has worked on Standard operation procedures on managing School-related gender-based violence with GVRC and TSC, worked in theTechnical working group for both National plan of action on Combating Human Trafficking and TWG on National Child protection Case management and referral guidelines.

While working with other consultants, Evans, worked on the evaluation of the International Solidarity Foundation (ISF) ant-GBV and ant-FGM projects in Kisii and Nyamira counties (April 2021-September 2021.) While working with other consultants, Evans, worked on the baseline survey on i2i Plan international Project on disability and inclusion within Nairobi county (March –April 2021) While working with other consultants, Evans, worked on the End Term evaluation of GBV-DANIDA PROJECT that was being implemented in 11 counties GVRC namely, Nairobi, Kajiado, Nyeri, Nakuru, Homabay, Makueni, Uasin Gishu, Kwale, Kisii, Kwale  and Meru (October –2020 January 2021)Evans, working with other consultants, worked on a position paper titled “Strengthening anti-child trafficking and child sexual exploitation interventions in Eastern African Region” to the Africa committee of experts on the rights and welfare of the child. Courtesy of EACRN Secretariat, Nairobi, Kenya. Position Release Date  15th Oct, 2020 Evans, working with other consultants, worked on a “Policy brief | Impact of COVID 19 on Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation within the Eastern African Region” to the Africa committee of experts on the rights and welfare of the child. Courtesy of EACRN Secretariat, Nairobi, Kenya. Position Release Date 15th Oct, 2020 He is a Paul Harris Fellow, Given by the rotary club District 5950 for humanitarian support services. His experience spans program development/ management, Resource mobilization partnership development and capacity building, program operations, Research and M&E. He has a wide breadth of thematic expertise on issues of child rights and livelihoods, Human Trafficking and unsafe migration, OVCs, Sexual reproductive  health and Gender advocacy.

Nassima Clerin has over 20 years of experience in migration management, focusing on protection of migrants, primarily in Europe and Africa. She has worked in several countries including Belgium, Mauritius, Chad, Tunisia and Senegal, for different agencies, developing and managing various projects and programs.  

Since August 2019, she has been serving as the Senior Regional Protection Specialist for West and Central Africa at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Dakar, Senegal. Her responsibilities include identifying emerging issues related to protection, contributing to policy development, providing capacity building and program implementation support to over 20 Country Offices, ensuring quality thematic training delivery both internally and for external partners.  

She holds three Masters in International Humanitarian Action, in Social and Cultural Anthropology and in Modern Languages and Literature.  

Dr. Mody Guirandou Ndiaye is an international consultant and expert specializing in law enforcement and criminal prosecution related to human trafficking and the illicit trafficking of migrants across multiple African countries. With extensive experience in engaging with policymakers and legislators, Dr. Ndiaye has held significant roles in governmental bodies, including serving as the National Coordinator for combating human exploitation crimes in Senegal. 

His professional journey spans various governmental institutions, from the Ministry of Justice to the Prime Minister’s Office, where he played pivotal roles in combating human trafficking. Dr. Ndiaye’s academic background includes a Doctorate in Public Law from the University of Orleans, France, and a Master of Laws in Law and Government from American University in Washington DC, USA, providing him with a solid foundation for his work in international law enforcement. 

Furthermore, Dr. Ndiaye has collaborated closely with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), contributing his expertise to the development of strategies aimed at combatting human trafficking and migrant smuggling in both Anglophone and Francophone African countries. 

Currently, Dr. Ndiaye remains actively involved in projects dedicated to combating human exploitation. His ongoing commitment to international law enforcement and prosecution efforts underscores his invaluable contribution to the fight against human trafficking and migrant exploitation 

Brahim is a Haratin and founder of Sahel Foundation For Human Rights, an organization committed to nonviolent means of resistance, fighting against slavery through education.

He was born as enslaved in Boutilimit, Mauritania, but was able to obtain freedom for himself through his passion for learning and the educational successes he achieved throughout his youth. He has been a philosophy teacher close to thirty years. He received his Master degree in Sociology and he wrote his Doctorate degree in Anthropology on “the mentality of slavery”.

Brahim has worked with numerous NGOs and international development agencies. His foundation had been able to provide schooling for more than 1500 children of descendants of slaves from his community ( Hratin ) as well as other children of poor families or discriminated groups.

The last several years, he has played a leading role in Mauritania’s anti-slavery movement. He endured 19 months in prison as a result of his activism. Since his release, he has received recognition from the US State Department for his courage and dedication to the cause of ending slavery in Mauritania TIP honor award ( Trafficking In Person 2016 ) and Aichana Award 2017 from Abolition institute in Chicago

2019he he attend the fellow ship program in Geneva for a Monthe and later in 2020 he was selected as senior fellow for two years representing the minorities and indigenous peoples in west Africa .

Since this year Brahim was appointed by the prime minister of Mauritania as the head of the guidance and monitoring council at the national institution for combatting trafficking in persons and migrants.

He is also active member of GofoD and the ANDS and committed to hear the voices of discriminated people wherever the opportunity arises.

Issa SAKA worked for the last 12 years as a trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants expert within the regional office for West and Central Africa of the United Nations Office for drug and crime (UNODC).

He successfully coordinated the implementation of several donor-funded programs, training and capacity building activities in Senegal and the West African region, especially on trafficking for the purpose of forced child begging and sexual exploitation.

Prior to joining UNODC, Issa worked in the regional office for West and Central Africa of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) from 2008 to 2011. He successfully coordinated the intervention of the regional platform of NGOs and Civil Society actors in the identification and assistance to child victims in West Africa. During that period, 565 children were identified, assisted and returned to their family of origin thanks to the program.

Issa has also worked in the past with a Senegalese NGO called Tostan which worked on a community-led project on Human Rights targeting the end of Female Genital Mutilation.

Issa is currently FTS’s West Africa Regional Director. Issa is passionate about human rights and community-led initiatives.

Dr. Annette Mbogoh is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with fourteen (14) years of standing. She undertook her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree at the University of Nairobi and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law at the Kenya School of Law in Nairobi. She later pursued a Master in Women’s Law (MWL) and a Doctor of Philosophy in Law (DPhilLaw) from the Southern and Eastern Africa Regional Centre for Women’s Law at the University of Zimbabwe. She has conducted empirical research work on trafficking and sex tourism involving the youth in the Coast county of Mombasa, gender and public participation of women in land governance and transitional justice processes, disability rights, and human rights in general. She is the Executive Director of Kituo cha Sheria-Legal Advice Centre. She has ten (10) years of teaching experience garnered from the University of Nairobi’s School of Law.

Me. Andrews Kananga is currently the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Forum – Rwanda, a position he has held since 2008. From 2004 – 2008, he was a Senior Legal adviser to National Semi-traditional Courts (Gacaca) that were charged with trials of people suspected of having committed Genocide in Rwanda. In 2012, Andrews was among the three Legal experts nominated by the Ministry of Justice in Rwanda to oversee the development of a legal aid policy in Rwanda. He has contributed enormously to legal reforms in Rwanda which ushered in the legal aid policy, legal aid bill, reform of the penal code and criminal procedure code, and many more pieces of legislation that favor access to justice for the poor and vulnerable in Rwanda. Andrews is a founding member of the African Centre of Excellence for Access to Justice (ACE-AJ) and head of research in the same center.

Libere Ntamashimikiro is of Burundian nationality, former prosecutor and professor of criminal law at University of Ngozi. He is a lawyer holding a master’s degree in international human Rights Law, he has 19 years’ professional experience mostly in Justice sector reform, development projects , Refugee protection and judicial cooperation matters. Libere joined the United Nations since 2016, first at UNHCR and from 2022 to present at UNODC where he holds Judicial cooperation specialist position.

Evans Munga is a Child protection specialist,Program development expert and researcher with over 10 years of active practice. Evans is a program Manager at Terre des Hommes Netherlands. Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) is an international non-governmental organization committed to stopping child exploitation. Our mission is to protect children by preventing and stopping child exploitation, and by empowering children to make their voices count. Our vision is that children can flourish in a world free of all forms of exploitation. Our vision and mission are inspired and guided by international human rights instruments and standards, in particular the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Council of Europe’s Lanzarote Convention, the International Labour Organisation Conventions and aligned with achievement of the SDGs, in particular Goals 5, 8 and 16. In 2022, Terre des Hommes Netherlands launched its 2023-2030 Listen up! Strategy with the aim of creating systemic change that addresses the root causes of child exploitation.

We will achieve this by empowering children and their communities, connecting them with those who have power to enact change, engaging in lobby & advocacy campaigns, working with partners to build resilience of children, families and communities and utilizing our knowledge and expertise to co-create sustainable, evidence-based solutions. On the African continent, TdH NL works in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Madagascar. In these countries, TdH NL develops and implements programs in close collaboration with local partner organizations. In Kenya, TdH NL programmes are implemented in Central, Rift Valley, Coastal, Western and Northern regions of Kenya where we work with communities, government, private sector, civil society organizations and children themselves, at the centre, to address systemic and structural drivers that expose children to exploitation.Evans manages Action against Child labour project in kenya and,The anti-human trafficking communication strategy project which is under Better migration programe (BMM III) at TdH NL.Evans doubles up as the Kenya´s CSOs coordinator for all CSOs in the Anti-human trafficking and unsafe migration space in kenya. Evans is Kenyan and holds a Masters in Leadership and management from DePaul University Chicago USA, Evans is a certified Project management practitioner (PMP, PMI Certified), B.A. degree in development studies.

Evans is a Paul Harris Fellow, Given by the rotary club District 5950 Minnesota(MN) for humanitarian support services.Evans is TWG member at the counter trafficking in person secretariat in kenya under the ministry of labour and social protection ,Directorate of children services kenya. and a TWG member on Child labour in teh ministry of labour and social protection ,state department for labour and skills development. I have previously been a programs Manager with African Child Rights Organization (ANPPCAN RO) African Network for the prevention and protection against Child abuse and Neglect at the Regional Office. In development practice, Mr. Evans Munga has over 10 years of practical experience in the humanitarian and development field having worked in child protection and as a consultant and implementing programs with TdH-NL,Plan International, Save the Children, UNICEF and E.U programs. Evans as a consultant and has worked on Standard operation procedures on managing School-related gender-based violence with GVRC and TSC, worked in theTechnical working group for both National plan of action on Combating Human Trafficking and TWG on National Child protection Case management and referral guidelines.

While working with other consultants, Evans, worked on the evaluation of the International Solidarity Foundation (ISF) ant-GBV and ant-FGM projects in Kisii and Nyamira counties (April 2021-September 2021.) While working with other consultants, Evans, worked on the baseline survey on i2i Plan international Project on disability and inclusion within Nairobi county (March –April 2021) While working with other consultants, Evans, worked on the End Term evaluation of GBV-DANIDA PROJECT that was being implemented in 11 counties GVRC namely, Nairobi, Kajiado, Nyeri, Nakuru, Homabay, Makueni, Uasin Gishu, Kwale, Kisii, Kwale  and Meru (October –2020 January 2021)Evans, working with other consultants, worked on a position paper titled “Strengthening anti-child trafficking and child sexual exploitation interventions in Eastern African Region” to the Africa committee of experts on the rights and welfare of the child. Courtesy of EACRN Secretariat, Nairobi, Kenya. Position Release Date  15th Oct, 2020 Evans, working with other consultants, worked on a “Policy brief | Impact of COVID 19 on Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation within the Eastern African Region” to the Africa committee of experts on the rights and welfare of the child. Courtesy of EACRN Secretariat, Nairobi, Kenya. Position Release Date 15th Oct, 2020 He is a Paul Harris Fellow, Given by the rotary club District 5950 for humanitarian support services. His experience spans program development/ management, Resource mobilization partnership development and capacity building, program operations, Research and M&E. He has a wide breadth of thematic expertise on issues of child rights and livelihoods, Human Trafficking and unsafe migration, OVCs, Sexual reproductive  health and Gender advocacy.

John Grace is the National Coordinator of the Uganda Minority Shelters Consortium (UMSC), a network of protection not for profits that supports  LGBT+ Victims of Violence and Homelessness in Uganda. As the head of UMSC, they are passionate about ensuring that LGBT+ Victims of Violence and Homelessness, who often face discrimination, violence, and persecution in Uganda, have access to safe and supportive spaces.

John Grace’s work with the homeless began as a Founder and Executive Director of Let’s Walk Uganda, a national LGBT+ Advocacy not for profit, where they witnessed firsthand the challenges endured by LGBT+ Victims of Violence and Homelessness, such as lack of access to health services, economic justice, and safety from abuse and neglect. They also recognized their resilience and drive to make changes for the better.

John Grace, a non-binary transgender, is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, and assessment of various projects and programs aimed at providing secure, dignified, and empowered shelter and safety support options.  Their work also involves collaborating with local LGBT+ organisations, allies, funders, the media, and civil society organizations to advocate for the rights and needs of LGBT+ Victims of Violence and Homelessness on a national and regional scale.

Lilian Obiye is the Africa Regional Manager working with the International Detention Coalition (IDC). She is a distinguished human rights legal practitioner and policy advisor, specializing in public international law and migration law.

Lilian has a master’s and a degree in law and nearly a decade of professional experience in human rights. She was recognized for her advocacy and human rights work and was listed among the top 50 women lawyers in Kenya and among top 10 civil society women practitioners in 2024 by the Law Society of Kenya. In 2022, she was honoured as the civil society advocate of the year by the Nairobi Legal Awards underscoring her significant contributions to the review of the Refugee Act in Kenya and her unwavering commitment to refugee rights.

Her passion for human rights and migrant rights highlights her deep-seated belief in dignity, justice, and equality for all at every level. Her expertise extends to a thorough understanding of regional and international human rights systems, allowing her to effectively bridge the gap between global initiatives and national initiatives.

Lilian’s contributions to the human rights sector include drafting reports for UN treaty bodies, preparing memorandums for national assemblies, drafting articles for publication and providing legal opinions to the international community and national stakeholders. Her written work, including statements, research and articles for publications, further highlights her commitment to advancing human rights and legal reform.

In her role as Assistant Director, Dr. Bolton coordinates CenHTRO programs in Senegal, Sierra Leone, Zambia, and Malawi. She is responsible for facilitating data collection activities, including CenHTRO child trafficking household survey, which was the largest household survey to be conducted in Sierra Leone. She also manages capacity-building of anti-trafficking programming partners. With country teams, she also spearheads the cultivation of strong strategic relationships with stakeholders, from community-based organizations to national governments. She brings eight years’ experience in program and grants management and research to the role, having previously served as the Program Manager for Sierra Leone. Her doctorate is in geography.

Jackline Mwende is a pan-African feminist and human rights advocate with an impressive track record spanning over a decade across Africa, Europe, and North America. She specializes in human trafficking, labor migration, and gender issues, focusing on movement building and the engagement of survivors in her work. Mwende has played pivotal roles in high-impact projects, including her consultancy with the African Union and the German Government on the Africa-Europe Action Plan to Combat Trafficking of Persons, Especially Women and Children. Her commitment to survivor engagement is exemplified by her involvement in a critical campaign against the sexual exploitation of children in detention centers with the Center for Children Law and Policy in Washington D.C. Additionally, her work with WITNESS in New York City has been central to advocating for human rights and justice. 

In Keya, Mwende’s expertise fueled initiatives such as the International Labor Organization’s project on the elimination of child labor and the U.K. Department for International Development’s efforts to use education and sports as tools against child marriages and sexual exploitation in coastal regions. 

Her efforts to advance gender equality continued with Equality in Tourism U.K., and her consultancy work with Women Deliver has further solidified her status as a key influencer in global gender issues. Mwende’s dedication to human rights and survivor empowerment is recognized through numerous academic and professional accolades. She holds advanced degrees in human rights law and policy, underscoring her deep commitment to combating human trafficking and enhancing survivor participation in movement building.

BERNADETTE  AGANO a young woman whose resilience and determination in her fight against exploitation and human trafficking, as well as in her commitment to women’s rights is a way of life. A mother of two boys, she transformed her traumatic experiences into a driving force for change in her community and beyond.  A survivor of sexual exploitation and human trafficking, Bernadette is committed to fighting these scourges that destroy lives and break up families. As a women’s rights activist, she fights for justice and equality, providing a voice to those who are often silenced. Alongside her activism, Bernadette is a professional musical artist, using her talent and creativity to raise awareness and inspire. Her music is a powerful way to share messages of hope, resistance and solidarity with those who have experienced situations similar to hers. 

As an entrepreneur, Bernadette manages a training center for professions such as makeup, hairdressing and fashion. It thus offers training and employment opportunities to often marginalized people, allowing them to regain their dignity and economic independence.  Bernadette not only trains survivors, she also is a leader and representative within the National Task Force for Alliance 8.7, as part of the roadmap for the elimination of child labor, modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labor in the DRC. 

 As DRC Program Manager for Free the Slaves, Bernadette coordinates efforts to combat modern slavery in the Democratic Republic of Congo and to support survivors in their social and economic reintegration.  Bernadette is an inspiring example of a Survivor Leader. Her determination to advance the cause of women’s rights and combat human exploitation and trafficking leaves a profound impact in her community and beyond. 

I am passionate about advocating against human trafficking and forced labor. I am not only a mother but also a philanthropist, a survivor leader, and a dedicated advocate in the fight against human trafficking. In 2022, I co-founded the Migrant Defenders Organisation. However, I have since moved on and am currently serving as a project management intern at Counter Human Trafficking Trust East Africa. Additionally, I hold a role as a survivor leader at the Global Migrant Workers Network and Free the Slaves. I am proud to be a part of the Kenya Survivor Committee leading Alliance 8.7 process in Kenya, which focuses on addressing issues such as human trafficking, child labor, forced labor, and modern-day slavery. I am continuously expanding my knowledge and skills to effectively run and manage organizations and work in a professional capacity, driven by my commitment to combating these pervasive issues. 

Grace Banya is the Chief Technical Advisor of International Labour Organization, (ILO).
She is the Regional Manager for the ILO Strengthening Capacity of the government of Kenya, Uganda and the EAC to address ILO’s Fundamental Principles and Rights at work, (FPRW) as pertains to forced labour, child labour and human trafficking. Grace is a human rights specialist and advocate, gender equality specialst and social policy analyst of over 25 years of experience working on human rights, particularly children and women rights on the elimination of child/forced labour and trafficking, gender inequality in more than 10 African countries – Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Lesotho, Tanzania, South Sudan and Rwanda.

Sonia Adu-Gyamfi is the monitoring, learning and evaluation associate of FTS, based in Ghana. Prior to joining FTS, she worked as a Senior Research Assistant with the Center for Migration Studies, University of Ghana for the past six years.

She has been part of several policy-driven research projects to bring about the needed change in the area of migration in Ghana. Key areas of interest in research have been human trafficking, forced labor, migration & development, child migration and migration & gender. She has also worked as a communications officer for the research project “Migrating out of Poverty” for four years. She collaborated with the research team both locally and internationally to develop and implement communications strategies tailored to effectively engage diverse but relevant stakeholders in academia, government, CSOs, community members and key individuals. She has done consultancy work for the Women’s Health to Wealth NGO in Ghana in the areas of monitoring and evaluation.

Sonia is passionate to see young girls succeed and become strong pillars of hope in society, and she mentors young girls in her community to help them make right choices in life, assist and encourage them to excel academically.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s degree in migration studies, both from the University of Ghana, Legon.

Sonia is passionate about issues that promote the wellbeing of women and children, hence her desire to be part of a team that seeks to end modern slavery.

Wanja (Patriciah) Kimani is a solution-oriented author, researcher and survivor leader based in Kenya. Her activism has been instrumental in various organizations focusing on counter-trafficking in persons, and especially as a committee member and Cluster Lead in Kenya’s  process of becoming a Pathfinder country in accordance with Alliance 8.7. Wanja is also a renowned speaker and presenter in various forums and media platforms, and a safe migration consultant and influencer. She has served as an organizer of various social change events in organizations within and beyond the anti-slavery movement.  

Shivan Pavin Alungnat, better known as Shivanah, stands as a prominent figure in Uganda’s LBQ movement. Her unwavering dedication is evident in her roles as a passionate queer Ugandan activist, feminist, survivor leader/advocate, and a research consultant deeply engaged in the battle against human trafficking. A creative artivist that uses different mediums of art for advocacy, including social media where she addresses various social issues and human rights. She is also the founder of Africa Nalia a queer survivor-led organization.

NGWEPEKEM EUNICE FOLOH is a survivor of Human Trafficking and a survivor Leader / Advocate based in Cameroon. She works with Survivors’ Network SN Cameroon/ Africa as the Executive Assistant / Human Resource Officer and the Case manager of the organization where she manages survivors of all kind, helping and supporting them get over their experiences and ensuring their smooth integration in to the society. She is passionate about survivors’ reintegration, empowerment and engagement in the fight against modern slavery. She does a lot of Awareness and Sensitization on Human Trafficking in her community and beyond, carry out economic empowerment programs as well as vocational training skills services to Survivors, Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons and the vulnerable population, all in a bit to prevent Human Trafficking. She also works with survivors across Africa where she co-founded the Survivor Leadership Academy which had its first cohort in 2023, training survivors to become survivor leaders/ advocates of Human Trafficking.  

She is a member of the African Survivor Coalition, Survivor Alliance, Commonwealth 8.7 Network, Sexual Assault Advocacy Network and a YALI Alumnae.

Awah Francisca Mbuli is a survivor of sex, labor, and almost a victim of organ trafficking. She has a suspended Master’s degree in Human Rights and Multiculturalism from the Buskerud International University, Norway. She is the founder of Survivors’ Network (SN), a Cameroonian based, female led NGO leading in the fights against all forms of human trafficking in Cameroon and Sub-Saharan African countries, which she is the founding executive director.  

She is an innovative leader and very passionate about her fight to prevent anyone to go through what she has been through. 

Her work has been recognized nationally and internationally. She has two International Visitors Leadership program awards by the U.S Department of State in combatting human trafficking: one in person in 2018 as the Trafficking in person hero which she is still the one till date and one in 2020 on Combatting Trafficking in persons which was done virtually. 

Due to her hard work, she is the recent Ashoka fellow 2022 from Anglophone West Africa joining two other ladies from Nigeria. She also won the Elkes Impact award as best community base organization in the fight to combat modern slavery this year in Morocco by the Global Freedom Forum, organized by Free The Slaves and she was doubled as their Ambassador for two years.  

 Francisca’s innovative programs focus on rescuing, assuring their safe return home and reuniting with their families, psychosocial services, economically empowering women who are survivors of human trafficking and various violence as well as internally displaced women and children, in various diverse endeavors ranging from urgent economic empowerment to vocational skills training which doubles with a safe/shelter home.  Among other accomplishments, she has helped rescue and reintegrate 65 female victims of human trafficking from the Gulf Corporation States to their respective Sub-Saharan African home countries and her work as at now has touched over 5000 women and girls directly. 

I am passionate about advocating against human trafficking and forced labor. I am not only a mother but also a philanthropist, a survivor leader, and a dedicated advocate in the fight against human trafficking. In 2022, I co-founded the Migrant Defenders Organisation. However, I have since moved on and am currently serving as a project management intern at Counter Human Trafficking Trust East Africa. Additionally, I hold a role as a survivor leader at the Global Migrant Workers Network and Free the Slaves. I am proud to be a part of the Kenya Survivor Committee leading Alliance 8.7 process in Kenya, which focuses on addressing issues such as human trafficking, child labor, forced labor, and modern-day slavery. I am continuously expanding my knowledge and skills to effectively run and manage organizations and work in a professional capacity, driven by my commitment to combating these pervasive issues. 

MAMADOU WANE 

 He is titular of a DEA in sociology held in 1982 at Paris VIII University (France). He entered at UNICEF in February 1994 and occupied the post of Principal Administrator of the Children in particular difficult situations Protection Program. Mister Mamadou WANE is the National Coordinator of the Platform of Human Rights Promotion(PPDH), a platform of  senegalese civil society organizations and international NGOs, as Human Rights Watch which is one of the founding members. And Amnesty International, which have the common purpose to end child trafficking by the exploitation of their begging. Mr WANE is also a researcher specialist of child Rights and Protection and member of Senegalese Association of Evaluation(SENEVAL). In this capacity, he has carried out during these last years, many research works, and evaluation on the problematic of child begging in the daaras, the implementation of programs to combat child trafficking in Senegal and Guinee, the laundering of money derived from child trafficking  for exploitation purposes(begging, domestic servitudes and sexual exploitation), the analysis of the child rights situation in Senegal, the evaluation of the Senegalese government actions and its partners to protect the children against the effects of COVID-19 crisis.

Adaramola Sunday Emmanuel is a social worker of 26 years working with vulnerable children, children in need of special protection, young adult and their care giver. The founder and Executive Director of Emmanuel World Children Foundation, an NGO established with the head office in Ikota Community, Ondo state Nigeria.

He works among children led to the establishment of EWCF which has 6 key areas including , The Ark Children Home which provides shelter for orphans, street kids, victim of human trafficking and other classes of vulnerable children and ladies; People supporting people which serves as a link between people who has needs and the people who are in need especially the poor in rural communities; Anti human trafficking which has facilitate the rescue, reintegration and rehabilitation of more than 2000 victims; Teenage mentorship -The boys talk for boys and Girls affairs forum for girls; department of capacity development for care givers and Rural community mobilization for development which mobilizes rural areas for self-development.

He is the immediate past president of National President of Network of CSOs against child trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) and the technical lead for West Africa Civil Society forum against TIP and SOM (WACTIPSOM). A board member of the Ondo state agency against gender Based Violence. A TV presenter of the program titles Child’s rights today, a trainer and speaker per excellence. His dream is to complete the ongoing 50 bed capacity rooms and vocational training center for street kids.

Chylian Ify Azuh, a visionary survivor leader from a family of five in Ubulu-uku, Delta State, Nigeria, and holds a background in architecture. Recognizing the systemic gaps in supporting survivors, she founded the Female Returned Migrants Network, a pioneering organization dedicated to empowering survivors and amplifying their voices. Through innovative programs and projects, including Project Protect Her, Girls Community Outreach for Economic Growth/WOGPREUER, REVOT 23/Ray of Hope, and Unfiltered Conversation on Migration, Chylian has created a platform for survivors to discover their unique paths and overcome limitations. 

 As a passionate advocate for gender equality and human rights, Chylian champions on prevention of human trafficking, against discrimination and violence against women and girls, which perpetuate vulnerability and forced migration. She actively promotes Goal 5 of the Sustainable Development Goals, striving for a world where women and girls can thrive without barriers. 

 As a survivor leader, Chylian has made significant contributions to national programs and working groups focused on migration management and reintegration, injecting the crucial survivor’s perspective into policy discussions. Her impactful participation has shaped more effective and sustainable solutions. 

Passionate about addressing these issues, she addressed Participants of the International Dialogue on Migration in October 2020, shedding light on the plight of Nigerian Female migrants, the Female Returned Migrants Network’s vision, and the imperative of partnerships in advancing reintegration efforts. 

Chylian’s tireless efforts have earned her prestigious recognition, including the 2022 Peak Unstoppable Humans of Change Award and the 2023 NVA Awards, testifying to her unwavering dedication to creating a better future for all.