The audience can look forward to a series of interesting presentations by academics/researchers, policy makers, law enforcement officials, and other experts as well as a panel discussion with sex workers from around the world that address the nature and methods of anti-trafficking interventions.

Presenters include

Conference Chair Beate Volker, Director NSCR
Herman Bolhaar, National Rapporteur, NL
Anna Ekstedt, Swedish Ambassador against THB
Conny Rijken, Tilburg University
Ministry of Justice & Security, NL
Warner ten Kate, Public Prosecutor
Marijke Malsch, Open Universiteit/NSCR
Anna Jonsson Cornell, University of Uppsala
Eileen Yuk-ha Tsang, City University of Hong Kong
Mridula Shobinath, Open Universiteit/NSCR

Sex workers panel

Empower Foundation Thailand
Scarlet Alliance Australia
NNSW India
PION Norway

Audience

The conference will be of interest to scholars, practitioners, Ministry of Justice and Safety, NGO’s, students, victims of trafficking, sex workers and other stakeholders concerned with the topic.

Practical details

• Date conference: 20th May 2022 - 11.00 to 17.00 and 21st May 2022 - 10.00 to 17.00
• Virtual and in person: The conference can be attended virtual and in person
• Registration: The conference is free to attend and (pre)registration is possible by filling in the registration form
• Location: Auditorium of the Symphony Offices, Gustav Mahlerplein 3, Amsterdam. Due to COVID-19 health protocols, there will be a limited amount of people allowed onsite.
• Programme: Programme will follow soon.