16 October 2007
The South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges
(IAWJ) will be hosting an Africa Region Conference on human trafficking from 18
to 21 October 2007 at the Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg.
The South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges
was formed in August 2004 and inaugurated by the State President on the eve of
National Women's Day. Membership is made up of Judges and Magistrates. The
chapter seeks to bring together women judicial officers in South Africa with
the aim of facilitating and encouraging interaction between them and their
colleagues in other countries, promoting leadership by women within the
judiciary, and promoting the interests of women and children in society, in
particular, the interests of disadvantaged women and children.
The conference will be attended by delegates from amongst others Nigeria,
Zimbabwe, United States of America (USA), and local judicial officers. Various
topics will be canvassed amongst others:
* the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)'s strategy to address human
trafficking,
* different countries stance and accomplishments i.e. Uganda, Zimbabwe,
Nigeria
* current laws available to combat trafficking in the Southern African
Development Community (SADC) Region.
Media is invited to attend the conference.
It is important for different role-players to collaborate in order to bring
greater awareness of the vast challenges that still face vulnerable groups,
including women and children in our society. Events such as these also show
that those involved in the application and enforcement of the laws designed to
protect human and women's rights are sensitive to the harsh realities faced by
many women and children in society and are prepared to take steps to address
some of these difficulties. It is hoped that this conference will bring
together legal minds from over the continent, to share experiences and
brainstorm over an international evil that needs to be eliminated.
Programme
Human trafficking in Africa
A regional and domestic response
Thursday, 18 October
9h00 to 10h00: Registration
10h00 to 10h30: Welcome and opening address, Deputy Chief Justice
Moseneke
10h30 to 11h00: Greetings from the worldwide membership of IAWJ and a
presentation about IAWJ's current work and membership, Joan Winship.
10h00 to 13h30: IAWJ South African Chapter Annual General Meeting (AGM) â
(South African members only)
13h00 to 14h00: Lunch
14h00 to 14h30: An overview of International Conventions with special focus
on the regional chapters in Africa, Susan Kreston
14h30 to 14h45: Discussion or question session
14h45 to 15h15: Existing legal provisions in South Africa on human
trafficking: Kruger
15h15 to 15h30: Discussion or question session
15h30 to 16h00: Child trafficking / child labour â Therese Abrahamsen
(ILO)
16h00 to 16h15: Tea
16h15 to 16h30: Discussion or question session
19h30: Dinner
Friday, 19 October
9h00 to 9h30: Keynote address, Minister of Justice, Balindlela Mbandla
9h30 to 10h30: Movie, Human trafficking
10h30 to 10h45: Tea
10h45 to 11h00: Discussion on the movie
11h00 to 11h30: The legislative and judicial response to human trafficking â
A Nigerian respective, Nigerian Judicial Officer
11h30 to 11h45: Discussion or question session
11h45 to 12h15: Current laws available to combat trafficking in the SADC
Region: Options and Challenges, South African Jill Thompson
12h15 to 12h30: Discussion or question session
12h30 to 14h00: Lunch
14h00 to 14h30: The need for judicial officers to develop their
understanding of the hierarchy of human rights, Joyce Maluleke
14h30 to 14h45: Discussion or question session
14h45 to 15h30: The efficacy of anti-child labour legal provisions / child
trafficking, Pamela Silolo from Molo Songolo
15h30 to 15h45: Discussion or question session
15h45 to 16h00: Tea
16h00 to 16H30: NPA's strategy to address human trafficking, what its
achievements have been, challenges facing implementation of and delivery on its
strategy, next steps in its implementation plan, Mckenzie
16h30 to 16h45: Discussion or question session
7h30: Galal dinner
Saturday, 20 October
9h00 to 9h30: Key address, Kader Asmal
9h30 to 10h00: Migration dialogue for Southern Africa, Mariam Khokhar /
Marija Nikolovska
10h30 to 10h45: Discussion or question session
10h45 to 11h00: Tea
11h00 to 11h30: Human Trafficking: Promising Practices in Law Enforcement
and Victim Service Response, Marie Martinez
11h30 to 11h45: Discussion or question session
11h45 to 12h15: Human trafficking. A domestic and regional response. The
Uganda case, Justice Margret Oumo Oguli and Her worship Henrietta
Wolayo-Registrar of the Supreme Court of Uganda
12h15 to 12h30: Discussion or question session
12h00 to 13h30: Lunch
13h30 to 13h45: Board buses
13h34 to 19h00: Conference afternoon out
19h00: Dinner at a restaurant
22h00: Buses depart for hotel
Sunday, 21 October
9h00 to 9h30: 'The child trafficking phenomenon in Zimbabwe, some
suggestions for judicial and other intervention,' a Zimbabwean Judge
9h30 to 10h30: Finalisation of proposals emanating from discussion
sessions
10h30 to 10h45: Remarks from a Representative of Africa's Liaison
Officers
10h45 to 11h00: Vote of thanks
Enquiries:
Belinda Molamu
Tel: 015 295 5309
Issued by: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
16 October 2007
