The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said protecting workers from exploitation is a shared responsibility.
This call follows Thursday's conclusion of a six-day training on human
trafficking, which involved 30 participants from various sectors.
David Chumamoi, the Project Assistant for IOM, emphasized that employers and authorities must work together to ensure the rights of everyone working in Kapoeta are respected.
"To prevent misunderstanding and abuse, its essential that all workers, regardless of their background, clearly understand the terms of their employment ,”
Chumamoi said.
The Mayor of Kapoeta Municipal Council, Abraham Lotede,
urged the trainees to raise awareness in the wider community, emphasizing the
need to understand and report cases of trafficking, forced labor, and deceptive
recruitment.
"It is now up to those who attended the workshop to
teach those who were not here. Share the message and raise awareness,"
Lotede said.
The training, organized by IOM, brought together participants from civil society, youth groups, women’s organizations, the immigration department, law enforcement, health workers, and local chiefs, all working together to combat worker exploitation in Kapoeta.