2nd October 2019

Malawi – joint submission to UN Universal Periodic Review 36th Session May 2020

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This submission details our concerns regarding human trafficking in general, and more specifically regarding trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. We make recommendations for action by the Government of Malawi, based on international law and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, to better address these areas of concern.

Submitted by: Equality Now and People Serving Girls at Risk.

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