IN AFRICA MIGRATION FOR DEVELOPMENT II. The strategic framework for managing migration IN AFRICA iv. Ensure that initiatives and programs on migration management and addressing the root causes of irregular migration in Africa are informed by gender analysis and are implemented in a gender-responsive manner. v. Enhance knowledge generation and awareness on the gendered dimensions of migration in Africa, including sex-disaggregated data and gender-responsive evidence and analysis on current migratory trends in Africa. vi. Support associations and networks of migrant women, and enhance their voices in policy dialogue processes at national, regional, continental, and global level. vii. Take effective steps to counter migrant trafficking and smuggling, and other illegal practices which specifically target and victimise migrant women and men. viii. Ensure adequate treatment and access to justice in the context of applicable human rights instruments, of women, men and children that are victims of trafficking and sexual slavery. ix. Promote informational/educational campaigns to raise awareness about the gender dimension of migration among migrants, those affected by migration, and policy makers and personnel involved in migration, especially in the managing of the migration process. x. Implement the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa. 9.9 Migration, children, adolescents and youths The changing age composition of migrant flows is reflected in the increasing number of children, adolescent and youths who are migrating independently of parents or care takers. Whether migration is forced, as reflected in the very high percentage of children in refugee camps, or voluntary, the special needs of children, adolescents and youths need to be catered for, and includes adequate health care, education, shelter and protection from rights violations. In many parts of the world, including certain regions in Africa, child trafficking is a critical challenge that must be addressed from different angles, including targeted prevention campaigns, protection and assistance to victims of trafficking, training of relevant authorities on how to address trafficking challenges and prosecution of traffickers and their accomplices. 79

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