Policy Responses to Human Trafficking in Southern Africa: Domesticating International Norms

Human trafficking is increasingly recognized as an outcome of economic insecurity, gender inequality, and conflict, all significant factors in the region of southern Africa. This paper examines policy responses to human trafficking in southern Africa and finds that there has been a diffusion of inte...

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Published in:Human rights review (Piscataway, N.J.) N.J.), 2014-09, Vol.15 (3), p.305-328
Main Authors: Britton, Hannah E., Dean, Laura A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Conflict
Development Aid
Economic Development
Education
Equality and Human Rights
HIV
Human Rights
Human Trafficking
International Cooperation
International law
Philosophy
Policy making
Policy Reform
Political Philosophy
Prevention
Prostitution
SADC
Sexual Inequality
Social Justice
Social Philosophy
South Africa
Southern Africa
Terrorism and Political Violence
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Summary:Human trafficking is increasingly recognized as an outcome of economic insecurity, gender inequality, and conflict, all significant factors in the region of southern Africa. This paper examines policy responses to human trafficking in southern Africa and finds that there has been a diffusion of international norms to the regional and domestic levels. This paper finds that policy change is most notable in the strategies and approaches that differ at each level: international and regional agreements emphasize prevention measures and survivor assistance, but national policies emphasize prosecution measures. Leaders across the region have adapted these policy norms to fit regionally specific conditions, including HIV/AIDS, conflict, traditional leaders, and prostitution. Yet, national policies often fail to incorporate preventative solutions to address gender inequality, human rights, and economic development. Until appropriate funding and preventative measures are introduced, the underlying issues that foster human trafficking will continue.
ISSN:1524-8879
1874-6306
DOI:10.1007/s12142-014-0303-9