Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation in Tanzania and 6 Countries Around the World

In 2008, Tanzania adopted the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act (ATPA) to combat human trafficking, mandate stricter investigation and prosecution, and afford protection to victims of trafficking. This report: explains and evaluates the ATPA, including the effectiveness of its implementation since its enactment in 2008; describes similar acts around the world, including an evaluation of those laws’ implementation and effectiveness; offers specific recommendations for Tanzania to enhance the effectiveness of its anti-trafficking law.

Topics

• Gender-based violence in general
• Trafficking in persons

Geographical location

• Africa
• Tanzania

Keywords

• trafficking
• tanzania
• ghana
• ugana
• argentina
• united states
• bulgaria
• france
• human trafficking
• sex trafficking
• child trafficking
• trafficking in persons
• TVPA

Year

• 2013

External URL

• Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation in Tanzania and 6 Countries Around the World

Type

• Memoranda