INTERNATIONAL WEBINARS ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING
IN THE LIGHT OF THE “LAUDATO SI”
AND OF “FRATELLI TUTTI” ENCYCLICALS
Networking of international experts in the fight against human trafficking to promote common understanding and research of this scourge
Anthropological research to rebuild the “Common House” and give hope
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12 SEPTEMBER 2023 — BEST PRACTICES IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION, HEALING, COLLABORATION, AND PROGRAMMES FOR MEN & BOYS
This session will highlight best practices around the world with Ena Lucia Mariaca Pacheco and with testimonies from survivors who are now involved in the fight and training against the abuse of male children
20 SEPTEMBER 2023 — SIDE EVENT AT UNITED NATIONS GENEVA — RAISING AWARENESS ON CONTEMPORARY SLAVERY
Victims of human trafficking often face multiple forms of abuse, exploitation, and trauma. It is crucial to establish a comprehensive framework that not only supports victims but also prevents their punishment or criminalization for the crimes they were forced to commit. Twenty-three years after the Palermo Protocol (United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women, and Children), the scourge of human trafficking is far from being defeated
12 OCTOBER 2023 — LES SOINS DES TROUBLES DU STRESS POST-TRAUMATIQUE POUR LES VICTIMES DE LA TRAITE DES ÊTRES HUMAINS — PTSD CARE FOR HT VICTIMS
Les impacts post-traumatiques peuvent bouleverser à ce point le comportement d’une victime qu’elle se retrouve dans l’incapacité de témoigner concrètement sur son historique et les sévices vécus, dans une attitude objective qui va contre son intérêt lors des premiers contacts avec les personnes et autorités qui doivent qualifier son statut juridique de victimes de la traite. La rémission et la diminution de ces impacts est un processus très long de soins dont la qualité est essentielle pour permettre à terme une réinsertion dans la société. Les clés de succès de ce processus sont importantes à connaître par toutes les parties en contact avec la victime pour éviter un processus de retraumatisations successives, de traiter la victime comme une criminelle, une personne ayant perdu son équilibre dont les propos sont peu cohérents et à la limite du mensonge
5 DECEMBER 2023 — CHALLENGES AND BEST PRACTICES IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING POLICY, LEGISLATION, INVESTIGATION, AND VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MALE VICTIMS
This session will highlight challenges in human trafficking policy, legislation, investigation, and victim support services for male victims
11 DECEMBER 2023 — SIDE EVENT AT UNITED NATIONS GENEVA — REFUGEE PROTECTION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING: AN IMPORTANT ISSUE FOR THE GLOBAL REFUGEE FORUM 2023
This event aims to shed light on the complex dynamics that refugees face when they become vulnerable to human trafficking and calls for holistic, comprehensive and rights-based responses. The Global Refugee Forum 2023 provides a unique opportunity for more solidarity sharing and enhanced access to protection and solutions for refugees who are victims of trafficking or at risk of being trafficked
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The Ad Laudato Si Forum brings together international ethical’s top academics, politicians, business, youth, and civil society leaders to engage in addressing the most pressing issues linked to the future of our common world.
Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to monitor and combat human trafficking. President of the Foundation Collège Universitaire Henry Dunant (CUHD). Doctor of Laws of the University of Geneva, Professor of International Law at Webster University Geneva. From 2010 to 2019, Vice-President of the International Institute of Humanitarian Law, Sanremo. He worked in the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) from 1967 to 2000, as head of the Division of International Organizations, Delegate General for Europe and North America, Regional Delegate for Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean and as Assistant to the President.
Researcher and advocate for justice, specifically for boys and men who are survivors of abuse, exploitation and human trafficking. Member of Global Association of Human Trafficking Scholars (GAHTS). Author of “The needs and stories of male survivors of child sexual abuse, exploitation and human trafficking”.
Researcher, educator, communications and volunteer lead. She holds a BA Honours in Law from Carleton University and a MA Legal Studies Thesis surrounding the topic of police responses to Sex Trafficking in Ontario Canada. She is the Vice Chair of the Ottawa Coalition to End Human Trafficking, and the Chair of the Coalition’s Advocacy Committee.
Co-founder of “United Immigrants of New York” and “Mujeres en Resistencia”, advocate, speaker and educator for anti-trafficking initiatives. He is a survivor of international and domestic sex and labor trafficking. Cristian Eduardo’s inspiration for his social justice work is to give insight that victims always remain human beings. He a Lead Human Trafficking Consultant and Survivor with Shobana Powell Consulting.
CEO & Founder of CYBER NITEWATCH which offers specialized in-person and online training courses, actionable intelligence products to the appropriate authorities investigating HT, private investigators in the state of Virginia (US) and research. Alisa Gbiorczyk is dedicated to providing research, intelligence, training, and support to the world. She is member of the OSCE International Survivor Advisory Council (ISTAC), of INTERPOL’s Human Trafficking Expert Group and of the Global Association of Human Trafficking Scholars. She trained Canadian law enforcement officials and developed training for prosecutors and law enforcement officials in South Africa. She graduated with a master’s degree in international relations from Harvard University.
Secretary General of Foreign Affairs,
Sovereign Order of Malta.
Coordinator of the Collective “Together against human trafficking”, gathering 28 associations for Secours Catholique-Caritas France.
Member of the CNCDH, National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (France). Ad hoc administrator at the juvenile court of Nanterre in France (to defend the interests of minor victims).
Member of the coordination group of the global network Coatnet (Christians against human trafficking). Member of the Civil Society Platform created by the European Commission.
Director General, IOM. Former IOM’s Deputy Director General (DDG) for Management and Reform. Before joining IOM, DG Pope served as the Senior Advisor on Migration to US President Biden and served as the Deputy Homeland Security Advisor to President Obama. She has also occupied positions at the US Department of Justice and US Senate and was a Partner in the London-based law firm, Schillings. She graduated magna cum laude from the Duke University School of Law with a Juris Doctor and has a BA in Political Science (with Honors) from the Haverford College in Pennsylvania.
Permanent Representative of France to the UN and OIs. Previously in charge of human resources policy at the French Ministry of European and Foreign Affairs, after serving as Director of the North Africa and Middle East Department (2015–2019), Ambassador to Madrid (2012–2015) and New Delhi (2007–2011). Graduate of the “Denis Diderot” class of the Ecole nationale d’administration (ENA ‑1986).
U.N. Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially in women and children. Professor of Human Rights Law and Director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights at NUI Galway. From 2017–19, Professor Mullally was the President of the Council of Europe treaty monitoring body, the Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking (GRETA).
Deputy Director from Division of International Protection, UNHCR.
Acting Coordinator for Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings, OSCE.
Deputy Director/Head ofAnti-Trafficking and Migration Department, Caritas Albania.
Organisers
The Foundation Henry Dunant University College (CUHD), based in Geneva (Switzerland), in the hearts of the international community, organizes the platform “adlaudatosi” to promote its webinars on the themes of integral ecology and the fight against human trafficking as well as to contribute to the promotion of a true culture of human rights and human dignity. A new hope is needed to give new impetus to our societies in crisis: a culture that promotes the dignity and integral development of the person must be taught to build a just world and a future for every human being. The theme of integral ecology is central to our thinking. Professor Michel Veuthey, Ambassador of the Order of Malta to monitor and combat trafficking In persons, is CUHD’s President and the initiator of the adlaudatosi project. The Henry Dunant University College Foundation is recognized as a public utility and is controlled by the Swiss Federal Supervisory Authority for Foundations; its donors benefit from tax deductions.
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INTERNATIONAL WEBINARS
ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING
IN THE LIGHT OF “LAUDATO SI”
AND OF THE “FRATELLI TUTTI” ENCYCLICALS
11
Monday
11.12.2023
12:00 -
14:00
(CET)
SIDE EVENT AT UNITED NATIONS GENEVA — REFUGEE PROTECTION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING: AN IMPORTANT ISSUE FOR THE GLOBAL REFUGEE FORUM 2023
This event aims to shed light on the complex dynamics that refugees face when they become vulnerable to human trafficking and calls for holistic, comprehensive and rights-based responses. The Global Refugee Forum 2023 provides a unique opportunity for more solidarity sharing and enhanced access to protection and solutions for refugees who are victims of trafficking or at risk of being trafficked
OPENING REMARKS & MODERATOR: H.E. Ambassador Giampaolo Cantini TBC, Secretary General of Foreign Affairs,
Sovereign Order of Malta
Speakers:
Professor Michel Veuthey, Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
Geneviève Colas, Secours Catholique France – Caritas France. Presentation of COATNET and Closing Remarks
Amy E. Pope TBC, Director General, IOM
H.E. Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont TBC, Permanent Representative of France to the UN and OIs
Prof. Siobhán Mullally, Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, especially women and children
Patrick Eba, Deputy Director for Protection, UNHCR
Andrea Salvoni, Deputy Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, OSCE
Ariela Mitri, Deputy Director/Head ofAnti-Trafficking and Migration Department, Caritas Albania
05
Tuesday
05.12.2023
18:00 -
19:30
(CET)
CHALLENGES AND BEST PRACTICES IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING POLICY, LEGISLATION, INVESTIGATION, AND VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MALE VICTIMS
This session will highlight challenges in human trafficking policy, legislation, investigation, and victim support services for male victims
OPENING REMARKS & INTERVIEWER: Professor Michel Veuthey, Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
Speakers:
Ena Lucia Mariaca Pacheco, Researcher and advocate for justice, specifically for boys and men who are survivors of abuse, exploitation and human trafficking. Member of Global Association of Human Trafficking Scholars (GAHTS). Author of “The needs and stories of male survivors of child sexual abuse, exploitation and human trafficking”
Holly Wood, Researcher, educator, communications and volunteer lead. She holds a BA Honours in Law from Carleton University and a MA Legal Studies Thesis surrounding the topic of police responses to Sex Trafficking in Ontario Canada. She is the Vice Chair of the Ottawa Coalition to End Human Trafficking, and the Chair of the Coalition’s Advocacy Committee
Cristian Eduardo, Co-founder of “United Immigrants of New York” and “Mujeres en Resistencia”, advocate, speaker and educator for anti-trafficking initiatives. He is a survivor of international and domestic sex and labor trafficking. Cristian Eduardo’s inspiration for his social justice work is to give insight that victims always remain human beings. He a Lead Human Trafficking Consultant and Survivor with Shobana Powell Consulting
Alisa Gbiorczyk, CEO & Founder of CYBER NITEWATCH which offers specialized in-person and online training courses, actionable intelligence products to the appropriate authorities investigating HT, private investigators in the state of Virginia (US) and research. Alisa Gbiorczyk is dedicated to providing research, intelligence, training, and support to the world. She is member of the OSCE International Survivor Advisory Council (ISTAC), of INTERPOL’s Human Trafficking Expert Group and of the Global Association of Human Trafficking Scholars. She trained Canadian law enforcement officials and developed training for prosecutors and law enforcement officials in South Africa. She graduated with a master’s degree in international relations from Harvard University
12
JEUDI
12.10.2023
17:00 -
18:30
(CEST)
LES SOINS DES TROUBLES DU STRESS POST-TRAUMATIQUE POUR LES VICTIMES DE LA TRAITE DES ÊTRES HUMAINS — PTSD CARE FOR HT VICTIMS
Les impacts post-traumatiques peuvent bouleverser à ce point le comportement d’une victime qu’elle se retrouve dans l’incapacité de témoigner concrètement sur son historique et les sévices vécus, dans une attitude objective qui va contre son intérêt lors des premiers contacts avec les personnes et autorités qui doivent qualifier son statut juridique de victimes de la traite. La rémission et la diminution de ces impacts est un processus très long de soins dont la qualité est essentielle pour permettre à terme une réinsertion dans la société. Les clés de succès de ce processus sont importantes à connaître par toutes les parties en contact avec la victime pour éviter un processus de retraumatisations successives, de traiter la victime comme une criminelle, une personne ayant perdu son équilibre dont les propos sont peu cohérents et à la limite du mensonge
INTRODUCTION & MODÉRATION : Professeur Michel Veuthey, Ambassadeur de l’Ordre de Malte contre la traite de personnes
Intervenants :
Joana Herrmann, psychologue du refuge genevois du « Cœur des Grottes », spécialisée en psychotraumatologie
Doctoresse Sophie Durieux, Responsable RSP HUG (RÉSEAU SANTÉ POUR TOUS)
Docteur Emmanuel Escard, Responsable de l’Unité Interdisciplinaire de Médecine et Prévention de la Violence (UIMPV—HUG)
Co-organisateurs : Ordre de Malte, Foundation du Coeur des Grottes et association Astrée, refuges pour victimes de la traite à Genève et à Lausanne
20
Wednesday
20.09.2023
15:00 -
16:00
(CEST)
RAISING AWARENESS ON CONTEMPORARY SLAVERY
Victims of human trafficking often face multiple forms of abuse, exploitation, and trauma. It is crucial to establish a comprehensive framework that not only supports victims but also prevents their punishment or criminalization for the crimes they were forced to commit. Twenty-three years after the Palermo Protocol (United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women, and Children), the scourge of human trafficking is far from being defeated
OPENING REMARKS & MODERATOR: Professor Michel Veuthey, Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
Speakers:
Dr. Berta Fernandez-Alfaro, IOM Chiel of Mission. Coordination Ollice for Switzerland and Liechtenstein
H.E. Cindy Dyer, Ambassador at large, Ofice to Monitor and Combat Traficking in Persons — US. Department of State
Prof. Tomoya Obokata, Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery. Human Rights Council, UN Geneva
Alice Eckstein, Project Director of the FAST initiative. Former Programme Manager for the Modern Slavery Programme at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research in New York
Organizers:
Sovereign Order of Malta
IOM Switzerland
Cosponsors:
U.S. Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office and other International organizations in Geneva
Permanent Mission of Colombia to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva
Permanent Mission of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva
12
Tuesday
12.09.2023
18:00 -
19:30
(CEST)
BEST PRACTICES IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION, HEALING, COLLABORATION, AND PROGRAMMES FOR MEN & BOYS
This session will highlight best practices around the world with Ena Lucia Mariaca Pacheco and with testimonies from survivors who are now involved in the fight and training against the abuse of male children
OPENING REMARKS & INTERVIEWER: Professor Michel Veuthey, Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
Speakers:
Ena Lucia Mariaca Pacheco — Moderator, Researcher and advocate for justice, specifically for boys and men who are survivors of abuse, exploitation and human trafficking. Member of Global Association of Human Trafficking Scholars (GAHTS). Author of “The needs and stories of male survivors of child sexual abuse, exploitation and human trafficking”
Francesco Cecon, Head of the Global Boys Initiative at ECPAT International and leads the programme design and implementation with members and partners since May 2022. Previously, he worked for several years with Save the Children as a Child Protection Advisor across West Africa, Europe and Central America in both development and humanitarian contexts, focusing on case management services for child survivors of sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking, along with child-centred psychosocial support interventions. Francesco holds a master’s degree from the University of Warwick and speaks English, French, Spanish and Italian
Perry Power, Actor, Speaker and entrepreneur, Perry Power raises awareness of intra-familial abuse and inspires survivors to break their silence. Perry co-founded “We Rescue Kids” (a U.S‑based charity giving free mental healthcare to child survivors of sexual abuse), is a trustee for “We-Together” (a UK-based charity building a tool that allows victims to self-report), and runs a self-publishing company called “Powerful Books”, helping trauma survivors to write and publish their own book
Nathan Earl, Researcher, advocate and public health consultant with a passion for co-building resilient communities immune to exploitation. Under the giantslayer. brand, Nathan leverages more than 20 years of lived and professional experience to help organizations and communities prevent violence against boys and men, as well as 2SLGBTQ+ young people. Mr. Earl’s research focus areas include drug-facilitated commercial sexual exploitation, mental health challenges experienced by those impacted by human trafficking, and male victimization syndemic to substance dependency, PTSD and HIV. In 2014, Mr. Earl operationalized one of the first outreach and housing programs for male youth survivors of human trafficking presenting with substance dependency. Nathan currently serves as a Consultant with National Youth Law Center, The National Center on Child Trafficking, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Equity and Human Trafficking Technical Assistance Centers, is the co-founder of the U.S. Council on Violence against Men and Boys and is a Board Director at Love 146