MAATIP & TIMVENI sign MOU against Trafficking in persons

Media Council of Malawi has challenged Media practitioners to ethically report, research and investigate Trafficking In Persons (TIP) issues.

Executive Director of the council Moses Kaufa made the challenge during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding MOU between Media Association Against Trafficking in Persons (MAATIP) and Timveni Child and Youth Media Organization at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe.

Kaufa advised the journalists to abide by ethical standards when reporting trafficking to avoid re-victimising victims.

“They should emphasize on collaboration with different institutions to avoid misinforming people.” says Kaufa

In his remarks, executive director for Timveni Child and Youth Organization, Herbert Chidaya said the MOU will protect children who are victims of trafficking

Board Chairperson for MAATIP, Memory Chisenga said the memorandum with the media is very significant to the fight against trafficking in persons