ASGI’s report, authored by Giacomo Ciarniello under the supervision of the Sciabaca&Oruka Project, focuses on trafficking in women from Côte d’Ivoire to Tunisia and the impact of European externalization policies
The influx of people, particularly women, migrating to Italy from Côte d’Ivoire via Tunisia has significantly increased in recent years. Since 2019, the International Organization for Migration has documented a correlation between this rise in women from Côte d’Ivoire and incidents of trafficking and severe exploitation.
This report examines the status of women’s rights in Côte d’Ivoire (Chapter 2) and Tunisia (Chapter 4), as well as the migration pathways between these countries (Chapter 3). It reveals a profound gap between the legal rights women are entitled to and the harsh realities they face, marked by various forms of gender-based violence and human rights violations. These factors greatly expose women to trafficking. The report also underscores the lack of effective systems in Côte d’Ivoire and Tunisia to protect trafficked persons.
The report aims to provide a valuable tool for understanding the context in which European externalization policies operate. These policies inadvertently contribute to exposing women to violence perpetrated by trafficking networks and institutional actors.
