Human trafficking week
Human trafficking awareness week
A week to learn about and better understand human trafficking
On the occasion of the European Anti Trafficking Day (October 18), PAG-ASA is very happy to present the third Human trafficking awareness week in Brussels!
A series of events from October 14 to 18 will give you the opportunity to learn about the issue, better understand its impact on victims and to gain insight in the Belgian protection procedure.
All events are free, but as a limited number of places are available, registration is required.
With the support of:
Film 14/10/2024
Comme des reines
“Comme des reines” directed by Marion Vernoux, is a poignant film that follows Samia, a teenager searching for her path, who gets drawn into a prostitution ring by two friends. The film addresses themes of illusory freedom and the dangers of prostitution among young people.
The film will be followed by a Q&A with the field experts on the subject.
NB: the film is in French with English subtitles and the Q&A will be bi-lingual NL-FR.
When: Monday, October 14 at 18:00
Where: Cinéma Galeries (Galerie de la Reine 1000 Brussels, 5 minutes by foot from the Central Station)
Attendance is free but registration is required by 12th October.
Training NL 15/10/2024
Human trafficking: An Introduction with a Focus on Minors (in Dutch)
This event is fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please send us an email at info@pag-asa.be.
Are you a front-line professional who encounters minors who might be victims of human trafficking? Do you want to learn more about this issue, know how to recognize these victims, and understand what can be done to help them?
Then this training is for you!
NB: this training session will be delivered in Dutch; a training session in French will take place on Thursday, 17 October.
When: Tuesday, October 15 from 9:15 to 13:00
Where: PAG-ASA (1000 Brussels, 10 minutes by foot from the Central Station)
Registration is free but mandatory by 12 October.
Film 16/10/2024
Comme un fils
‘Comme un fils”, directed by Nicolas Boukhrief, is a touching drama that follows Victor, a 14-year-old Roma boy who is forced into a life of crime. After being caught during a robbery by Jacques Romand, a former teacher, Victor’s life takes an unexpected turn. Jacques, moved by Victor’s situation, decides to help him escape his dire circumstances and offers him a chance at a better future.
The film will be followed by a Q&A with experts from the field.
The film is in French, with English subtitles. The Q&A will be bi-lingual French and Dutch.
When: Wednesday, October 16 at 18:00
Where: Cinéma Galeries (Galerie de la Reine, 1000 Brussels, 5 minutes by foot from the Central Station)
Attendance is free but registration is required by 14 October.
Training FR 17/10/2024
Human Trafficking: An Introduction with a Focus on Minors (in French)
This event is fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please send us an email at info@pag-asa.be.
Are you a front-line professional who comes across minors who might be victims of human trafficking? Do you want to learn more about this issue, know how to recognize these victims, and understand what can be done to help them?
Then this training is for you!
NB: this training session will be delivered in French; a training session in Dutch will take place on Tuesday, 15 October.
When: Thursday, October 17 from 09:15 to 13:00
Where: PAG-ASA (1000 Brussels, 10 minutes by foot from the Central Station).
Registration is free but mandatory by 14 October.
Event 18/10/2024
Human Trafficking Hides Everywhere (stand)
On October 18, the European Day Against Human Trafficking, PAG-ASA will be present at Place de la Bourse to raise awareness among passers-by and answer all your questions about human trafficking.
At our stand, which will be installed next to the cubes with the silhouettes of the victims, you will find pins, flyers, information, and our colleagues, ready to answer all your questions.
Would you like to visit us? PAG-ASA will be at Place de la Bourse (1000 Brussels) from 10:00 to 17:00.
Awareness installation 16-18/10/2024
Human Trafficking Hides Everywhere. Help us reveal it!
Three large cubes displaying the silhouettes and stories of victims of human trafficking will be installed at Place de la Bourse for three days.
The 6 silhouettes depict 6 victims exploited in different Brussels municipalities and sectors, including construction, prostitution and massage parlors, domestic cleaning, delivery, and hospitality.
Don’t hesitate to visit the installation from October 16 to 18!