International Journal of Political Science and Development
 

International Journal of Political Science and Development

Vol. 7(1), pp. 16-29, January, 2019. 

DOI: 10.14662/IJPSD2019.002

ISSN: 2360-784X

Review

The Effectiveness of State and Non-State Actors in Combating Human Trafficking and Ensuring Safe Migration Concerns of Zimbabwean Women

¹Teya, Wellington and ²Kurebwa, Jeffrey

¹Department of Peace and Governance, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe

Author Email: teya@gmail.com

²Department of Peace and Governance, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe

Author Email: jeffkurebwa2015@gmail.com

Accepted 25 January 2019

This study focuses on the effectiveness of State and Non-state actors in combating human trafficking and ensuring safe migration of Zimbabwean women. The study relied on qualitative research methodology while data was gathered through primary and documentary search. Respondents were purposively selected from victims of human trafficking and organisations that deal with combating human trafficking. These included IOM, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Human Trafficking Desk, Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs. The study revealed that human trafficking in Zimbabwe thrives under conditions of vulnerability which are caused by various factors ranging from poverty, limited educational opportunities, poor economic conditions, gender and age. A strong relationship between Government and NGOs’ inadequate adherence to the Palermo Protocol standards and escalation of human trafficking was also exposed. Though Zimbabwean has several laws that deals with human trafficking, implementation of these laws still remains a challenge. This has contributed to the escalation of human trafficking cases from Zimbabwe to neighbouring countries, particularly South Africa.

Key words: Human trafficking, International Organisation for Migration, Migration, Palermo Protocol

Cite this article as: Teya, W., Kurebwa, J. (2019). The Effectiveness of State and Non-State Actors in Combating Human Trafficking and Ensuring Safe Migration Concerns of Zimbabwean Women. Int. J. Polit. Sci. Develop. 7(1) 16-29