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Chapter 1: Introduction – National Guidelines on Care and Support

National Guidelines on Care and Support

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Updated on July 30, 2023

Chapter 1: Introduction

Estimated reading: 1 minute

This chapter introduces the National Guidelines on Care and Support for survivors of trafficking in persons in Uganda (NGCS), outlines the value of a centralised framework guiding survivor support, and explains who should use the NGCS.

1.1. What Is Trafficking in Persons?

Trafficking in persons has three main elements: Trafficking in children only requires

Overview of the NGCS

1.2. Overview of the NGCS

The NGCS are categorised according to survivor needs, from initial contact with

NGCS probleme statement

1.3. Problem Statement

Survivors of trafficking in persons in Uganda require many different forms of

NGCS AIM and Objectives

1.4. AIM and Objectives

The aim of the National Guidelines on Care and Support (NGCS) for

1.5. Who Should Use the Guidelines?

The NGCS are primarily intended for agencies that provide care and support

1.6. Note on Language: Victims or Survivors?

The terms used to describe individuals who have experienced trafficking in persons

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