SEX TRAFICKING AND VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN NIGERIA

CAUSES AND LEGAL REMEDIES

Authors

  • Osita Agbu Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos
  • Chinyere Rita Agu

Keywords:

Sex trafficking, Child rights, Violence against children, Child protection

Abstract

This article examines the problem of sex trafficking and violence against children in Nigeria, focusing on the causes and legal remedies available; as often times, the public is ignorant of the existing remedies and the magnitude of the problem. It conceptually clarifies its position on who actually is a child? And what is meant when we discuss sex trafficking as this relates to children. In outlining the legal and policy remedies for the protection of children against sex trafficking and violence, the article outlines and distinguishes between national, regional and international legal frameworks and remedies, and finally discussed and espoused the possible remedies embodied in the existing frameworks in Nigeria. The challenges encountered are also discussed and recommendations proffered for addressing this serious national, as well as global problem of the 21st century.

Author Biography

Osita Agbu, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos

Research and Studies Department

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Published

2019-02-13

How to Cite

Agbu, O., & Agu, C. R. (2019). SEX TRAFICKING AND VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN NIGERIA: CAUSES AND LEGAL REMEDIES. Social Science Research, 3(1). Retrieved from https://journals.aphriapub.com/index.php/SSR/article/view/673

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2016)

Section

Articles