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Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has named Liberian-born Cornelius Wennah, a Residential Judge of Criminal Court \u201cE\u201d, at the Ninth Judicial Circuit, in Bong County as one of the 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) Heroes.<\/p>\n

The award is in recognition of their effort toward the fight against human trafficking and was presented at the launch of the 2022 Traffic in Person report on July 19, in Washington D.C. The \u201cTIP Heroes\u201d are individuals drawn from around the world whose tireless efforts have made a lasting impact on the fight against human trafficking. And for this year, Wennah joined winners from Bangladesh, Thailand, Jordan, Poland, and Ukraine.<\/p>\n

They are being recognized for their tireless efforts \u2014despite some working in challenging environments where human trafficking concerns remain pervasive and face resistance, opposition, or threats to their lives \u2014 decide to protect victims, punish offenders, and mitigate the underlying factors that cause vulnerabilities traffickers often target.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn a post-conflict country facing resource challenges and a weak rule of law, Wennah has demonstrated tireless devotion to improving Liberia\u2019s anti-trafficking record. He was sworn in as a Residential Judge early this year,\u201d the report by the US Department of State said.\u201cPrior to this position, he was Head of Felonious Crimes and a prosecutor in the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), investigating, prosecuting, and advising on anti-trafficking matters and other crimes. He is distinguished for developing anti-trafficking training curricula and serving as a trainer on a country-wide project.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIn his last four years as a prosecutor, he prosecuted seven trafficking cases, winning five and losing one, with one remaining under appeal. These numbers are significant given Liberia\u2019s overall low number of trafficking cases prosecuted in the past few years,\u201d the report added. \u201cWennah has also advocated for the inclusion of traditional leaders and civil society organizations in Liberia\u2019s National Anti-Trafficking Task Force.\u201d<\/p>\n

The report also captures some of Wanna’s contributions to the fight against trafficking in Liberia as assisting the International Development Law Organization to develop an international- standard-level human trafficking training curriculum for judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement personnel, and strengthening justice sector actors\u2019 capacities to prevent and address human trafficking.It added that Wannah was instrumental in the development and adoption of a trafficking bench book for judges and a handbook for law enforcement and prosecutors \u2014 harmonizing international standards and local practice \u2014 without compromising on best practices, lessons learned, or international standards.<\/p>\n

The 2022 TIP report, is the US government\u2019s principal diplomatic and diagnostic tool to guide relations with foreign governments on human trafficking. It is also the world\u2019s most comprehensive resource of governmental anti-trafficking efforts and reflects the US commitment to global leadership on this key human rights, law enforcement, and national security issue.<\/p>\n

As required by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, the TIP Report assesses government efforts around the world to combat human trafficking and highlights strategies to address this crime and protect the victims. This year\u2019s report, the 22nd installment, includes narratives for 188 countries and territories, including the United States.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Wennah and five colleagues, according to the State Department, have demonstrated exemplary leadership and professionalism over the years during the discharge of their duties.<\/p>\n

They are currently in the US, participating in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)<\/a>, the US Department of State\u2019s premier professional exchange program.<\/p>\n

The meetings focused on the integral themes of prosecution, prevention, protection, and partnerships. The Heroes are also examining the compounding effects of the pandemic, exploring concerns related to racial equity and justice, and highlighting effective survivor engagement.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Liberia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Liberia. The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has named Liberian-born Cornelius Wennah, a Residential Judge of Criminal Court \u201cE\u201d, at the Ninth Judicial Circuit, in Bong County as one of the 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) Heroes. 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