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Sex Slavery and Human Trafficking
International Conference April 19-21, 2012

To have and to be able to maintain healthy and supportive relationships throughout life is central to growth and well-being for persons and society (J. B. Miller, 1986). However, when persons or societies assert patterns of interaction based on inequality and devaluing differences, marginalizing and oppressing those they consider „less than“, persons and societies are harmed.

Such is the case with human trafficking. Human trafficking is a violation of human rights (Art. 4 United Nations Human Rights) and an extreme form of social injustice. It is perpetuated by dominant-subordinate attitudes that condone violence, resulting in significant suffering for individuals, and harm to societies.

The conference will mutually explore the challenges facing the international community to address human trafficking. The goals of the conference include: increased insight into the needs of trafficked victims and their communities, comprehension of the complexities of international cooperation, support for a collaborative path forward to care for those affected, and renewed resolve to help put a stop to violence and exploitation.

Conference Style

• 3-day International Conference
• Theory and Practice Oriented - involving experts in academics/ research and service providers
• Open to the public with educational credits available for ongoing training for students and professionals
• Main speakers and workshops

Conference Target Groups

• Researchers and (Higher) Education Instructors
• Professional Service Providers: Criminal, victim-service providers, NGOs, international organizations , church organizations, social service agencies, women‘s and men‘s organizations, health services, etc
• Students
• General public with interest in this issue

Sponsors and Supporters

• European Information Centre of Lower Saxony (Europäisches Informations-Zentrum Niedersachsen)
• European Commission
• Hans Böckler foundation
• Stiftung Opferhilfe Niedersachsen
• HAWK Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen, Office for Gender Equality
• HAWK Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen, IIW
• HAWK Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen, Faculty of Social Work und Health, Hildesheim
• HAWK Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen, Faculty of Management, Social Work, Construction, Holzminden
• HAWK Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen, International Office
• Centre for interdisciplinary women’s and gender studies (ZIF)