The report Lived Realities of Sustained Liberation for Survivors of Trafficking in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia investigates the experiences of trafficking survivors, particularly women and girls, following their liberation. Conducted by the University of Nottingham in partnership with the Freedom Fund, the study involved qualitative interviews with 75 women and girls from diverse age groups, facilitated by local NGOs. The interviews were conducted in Amharic and transcribed for thematic analysis, focusing on their perspectives on freedom, support received, and their day-to-day lives.
The findings reveal that while many respondents experience challenges in achieving sustained liberation, they also express hope for the future. Key themes include the importance of education, social support, and the need for comprehensive reintegration services. Recommendations emphasise the necessity for the Ethiopian government to strengthen policies related to girls’ education, enhance social protection mechanisms, and ensure domestic workers’ rights are protected under labour legislation. It also suggests public awareness campaigns to promote safe migration practices, aiming to prevent exploitation and improve the overall well-being of people with lived experience of trafficking.
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