UK, Dar partner to fight child trafficking and abuse in Tanzania

Human trafficking.

Tanzania is rated among countries in eastern and southern Africa with high cases of child trafficking and GBV, affecting mostly girls from poor families in rural areas. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

The United Kingdom has committed to supporting Tanzania combat human trafficking, targeting to eliminate trafficking of children across Tanzania’s territorial borders.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups said that the UK and Tanzania will partner to eliminate child trafficking and violence against children.