Country Djibouti
Year 2016
Type of Measure Violence against women > Legislation
Form of Violence Trafficking

Brief Description


Law n°133/AN/16/7th L on the fight against human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants was adopted on 24 March 2016. To eliminate trafficking in women and help women who are victims of violence linked to protection and trafficking, there is strong collaboration between the Government of Djibouti and the International Organisation for Migration. In recent years, the government has also been implementing a support programme for women in precarious situations, particularly sex workers.

Source of Information

Djibouti's submission for National Review for Implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action, Beijing+25, 2019, p.38.