ECOWAS Launches Anti-Irregular Migration Campaign

The ECOWAS Parliament has initiated an anti-irregular migration campaign in Gambia and Senegal, aimed at raising awareness about the dangers associated with irregular migration and modern slavery. The campaign will take place in two phases, starting in Banjul, Gambia from July 6 to July 10, followed by activities in Dakar, Senegal from July 13 to July 17.

According to a statement issued on Sunday, members of the ECOWAS Parliament will engage directly with youth, community leaders, and civil society organizations to promote safe migration and discourage irregular migration. The campaign's theme focuses on the risks of migration and aims to educate vulnerable communities about the factors driving migration and its consequences.

Activities will include town hall meetings, discussions with residents, and testimonies from returnees and survivors of irregular migration. The Gambia phase will conclude with a debrief session on July 10, while Senegal's phase will utilize open-air meetings and media outreach to maximize public participation.