The Commissioner for Refugees and Migration in the Kingdom of Lesotho, Ms Nthati Mosebi, is participating in a Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Investigations Training held from 09 to 14 February 2026 at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Gaborone,
A key component of the program is the promotion of victim-centered and trauma informed approaches, ensuring that victims of trafficking are identified, protected, and assisted in a manner that respects their rights, dignity, and well-being. The training further emphasizes the importance of inter-agency and cross-border cooperation, recognizing that trafficking in persons is a transnational crime requiring coordinated regional responses.
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The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs, and Police, in collaboration with UNICEF and other partners, celebrated the 8th Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Day at the Margaret Mary Orphanage Centre in Naleli, Lesotho.
Minister Lephema, in his briefing, highlighted the significance of civil registration, stating that it enables individuals to access essential services and participate in the economy. He thanked all parties involved for their attendance and made a plea for efficient registration processes, emphasizing the importance of civil registration as a foundation for digital public infrastructure and digital identity systems in Africa. As a token of appreciation to Margaret Mary Orphanage Centre for the job well done, Minister Lephema promised M10 000 to the management of the facility to continue the good work.
The Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports, Arts, Culture, and Social Development, Mr Lesaoana, deemed it an honor to be part of the celebration, reiterating the importance of civil registration. The ministry, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs, EU, UNICEF, and other partners, works to ensure that children and senior citizens can access identity documents easily.
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The Minister of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police, Honourable Lebona Lephema, is representing the Kingdom of Lesotho at the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review being held in Geneva, Switzerland from 15 to 17 December 2025.
The event provides an opportunity for governments and representatives of key stakeholder groups to take stock of the progress made toward achieving the objectives of the Global Compact on Refugees. Most importantly, it allows participants to report on the progress in implementing pledges made at the Global Refugee Forum in 2023, as well as outstanding pledges from the inaugural Forum held in 2019.
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