Talitha Kum Ghana Intensifies Fight Against Human Trafficking with Annual Strategy Meeting and Street Campaign in Kumasi

Talitha Kum Ghana Rallies 25 Congregations to Combat Human Trafficking in Kumasi

Members of the Consecrated Persons Against Human Trafficking – Talitha Kum Ghana (ConPAHT-Talitha Kum Ghana) have renewed their commitment to end modern-day slavery following a three-day annual in-person meeting held in Kumasi.

The meeting, held from Wednesday, 26th to Friday, 28th August, 2026 at the Centre for Spiritual Renewal, Santasi, brought together members from 25 religious congregations, five non-governmental organizations, youth ambassadors and individual advocates working to end human trafficking in Ghana.

The annual gathering was aimed at strengthening collaboration among members, building capacity, and scaling up public awareness creation on the dangers of human trafficking across the country.

The opening ceremony was graced by Nana SangBender, Program Officer for Catholic Sisters Africa at the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, and Sr. Kayula Lesa, representing Talitha Kum International.

On Thursday, 27th August, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Kumasi, Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Anokye, celebrated Holy Mass for participants.

In his homily, Archbishop Anokye commended the network for its dedication to restoring human dignity and fighting for the liberation of victims.

He described human trafficking as a grave violation of human rights and urged members to pursue their mission with courage and commitment, while assuring the network of his continuous prayers and support.

A major highlight of the meeting was an engagement session with officers from the Ashanti Regional Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Ghana Police Service.

The Unit Commander, Madam Regina Mintah, sensitized participants on the mandate of the unit and Ghanaian laws criminalizing human trafficking.

She emphasized that under Ghanaian law, anyone convicted of human trafficking faces a minimum sentence of five years and a maximum of 25 years imprisonment.

To climax the three-day meeting, members took their advocacy to the streets with a placard campaign along the busy Santasi main road in Kumasi.

With inscriptions such as “Human trafficking is a human rights violation,” “Beware of fancy promises of good jobs abroad,” “Join the fight, break the chain,” and “Stop modern-day slavery,” the campaign drew the attention of drivers, passengers and commuters.

Many engaged the group, asking questions and encouraging them to sustain the public education drive.

ConPAHT-Talitha Kum Ghana is part of the global Talitha Kum International Network present in over 90 countries, committed to ending human trafficking and exploitation through prevention, protection, and advocacy.