MNAT urges stronger government action against human trafficking
The Malawi Network against Trafficking (MNAT) has issued a call for increased government action to combat human trafficking, emphasizing the need for more stringent measures and policy improvements.
Rodrick Mulonya, MNAT Chairperson, raised concerns about the stark disparity in legal penalties between wildlife trafficking and human trafficking. “It is alarming that individuals face harsher sentences for possessing a pangolin than for trafficking humans. This imbalance requires immediate corrective action,” Mulonya stated.
His comments were made during a recent meeting in Blantyre organized by Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) and DanChurchAid (DCA) with religious leaders. Archbishop Mark Kambalazaza of the Charismatic Redeemed Ministries also highlighted that while there have been efforts to address human trafficking, existing policies are inadequate to address the complexities of labor trafficking effectively.
The discussions underscore a growing urgency for the Malawian government to enhance its anti-trafficking strategies and ensure that penalties for human trafficking are commensurate with the severity of the crime.&û6
