According to Director Jawara-Ceesay, Gambia serves as a source country for human trafficking, with Gambians being forced into labor abroad.
[4] In response, President Adama Barrow ordered an increase in staffing and enhanced border enforcement.
[7] NAATIP's primary objectives include raising awareness, providing training, and educating the Gambian population on human trafficking.
[8] The agency also trains police, security personnel, and border officials on handling human trafficking cases.
[1][9] NAATIP collaborates with anti-trafficking organizations in neighboring countries, such as the National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and Other Related Matters (NAPTIP) in Nigeria.