National Justice Conference calls for sustainable funding to combat child labour exploitation
National Justice Conference called for sustainable financing of child protection systems this year, warning that inadequate funding could undermine efforts to combat child labour exploitation and trafficking in Ghana. The conference was held in Accra under the theme "Sustainable Funding for Child Protection Against Labour Exploitation." Anita Budu, Director of International Justice Mission's West Africa Programme, stated, "Sustainable funding is no longer a future aspiration; it is an immediate necessity."
Ms. Budu noted that child trafficking and labour exploitation continue to grow in scale and complexity, placing additional pressure on systems already struggling with limited resources. She added that "Even the best-designed interventions cannot be scaled, institutionalized, or sustained" without predictable financial commitment. The conference brought together government officials, lawmakers, civil society organisations, faith leaders, survivors, and development partners. Key stakeholders included Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection; Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Finance Minister; Andy Griffiths, IJM Regional President for Africa-Europe; and DCOP Raymond Wejong Ali Adofiem, Director-General for Special Duties and Marine Affairs of the Ghana Police Service.
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Ghana's National Justice Conference recently convened stakeholders to address the critical need for sustainable funding in child protection systems.
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