09/10/2026
International Justice Mission Commends Ghana on Historic Upgrade to Tier 1 Status in the U.S.
Trafficking in Persons Report
International Justice Mission (IJM) Ghana warmly congratulates the Government of Ghana
and all stakeholders on Ghana’s upgrade from Tier 2 to Tier 1 in the United States
Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. This prestigious recognition affirms
Ghana’s sustained commitment and significant progress in preventing human trafficking,
protecting survivors, and prosecuting offenders.
The Tier 1 ranking signifies that Ghana fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination
of trafficking in persons. This achievement reflects years of coordinated action, strategic
investments, strengthened institutional collaboration, and the unwavering commitment of
government agencies, civil society organizations, development partners, the media, and
citizens across the country.
IJM Ghana extends its heartfelt congratulations to:
• The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP),
particularly the Human Trafficking Secretariat, for its leadership in coordinating
national anti-trafficking efforts and implementing Ghana’s National Action Plan.
• The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice for strengthening
prosecutions and securing increased convictions of traffickers.
• The Ghana Police Service, including specialized anti-trafficking and marine units
working to combat child trafficking and exploitation, particularly on Lake Volta.
• The Ghana Immigration Service and the Economic and Organised Crime
Office (EOCO) for their contributions to investigations, victim identification, and
efforts to tackle emerging forms of trafficking, including cyber-enabled exploitation.
• The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment Relations for efforts to
strengthen labor migration safeguards and worker protections.
