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 fourth Human trafficking awareness week in Brussels!
A series of events from October 13 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:
Vernissage 13/10/2025
Opening of PhotoVoice
In collaboration with the Municipality of Schaerbeek, we are delighted to invite you to the opening of our PhotoVoice exhibition, which will be installed from 13th to 24th October on the first floor of the Schaerbeek Municipal Hall (Hôtel communal de Schaerbeek). This opening moment will be your chance to preview the exhibition, meet the PAG-ASA team, and engage with the stories and pictures showcased. Join us for this convivial and symbolic moment that kicks off the Week Against Human Trafficking.
When: Monday, 13 October at 18:00
Where: Schaerbeek Municipal Hall, Place Colignon 100, 1030 Schaerbeek
Admission is free, but but registration is recommended by 9 October.
Film 14/10/2025
L’histoire de Souleymane
“L’histoire de Souleymane”, directed by Boris Lojkine, is a powerful drama about a young man from Guinea who arrives in France, full of dreams but quickly confronted with harsh realities. To survive, he takes on exhausting and underpaid jobs, facing exploitation and abuse while trying to keep hope alive.
The film will be followed by a Q&A with experts from the field.
NB: The film is in French, with Dutch subtitles. The Q&A will be bi-lingual French and Dutch.
When: Tuesday, October 14 at 18:30
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 13th October.
Training FR 15/10/2025
Human trafficking: An Introduction with a Focus on labour exploitation (in French)
Are you a front-line professional who comes in contact with people who might be victims of human trafficking? Do you want to learn more about labour exploitation, know how to recognize 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 Friday, 17 October.
When: Wednesday, October 15 from 9:15 to 12:30
Where: PAG-ASA (1000 Brussels, 10 minutes by foot from the Central Station)
Registration is free but mandatory by 10 October.
Film 16/10/2025
Belgian premiere of "Madame Luna"
Inspired by real events, "Madame Luna", directed by Daniel Espinosa, follows Almaz, an Eritrean refugee who once ruled as a human trafficker. Arriving in Italy under a false identity, she becomes involved in exploiting fellow migrants, until a young compatriot recognizes her and forces her to confront her past.
The film will be followed by a Q&A with the field experts on the subject.
The film is in IT, AR, FR et TIR, with French subtitles. The Q&A will be bi-lingual French and Dutch.
When: Thursday, October 16 at 18:30
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 NL 17/10/2025
Human Trafficking: An Introduction with a Focus on Labour exploitation (in Dutch)
Are you a front-line professional who comes in contact with people who might be victims of human trafficking? Do you want to learn more about labour exploitation, know how to recognize victims, and understand what can be done to help them?
Then this training is for you!
NB: this training session will be delivered in; a training session in French will take place on Wednesday, 15 October.
When: Friday, October 17 from 09:15 to 12:30
Where: PAG-ASA (1000 Brussels, 10 minutes by foot from the Central Station).
Registration is free but mandatory by 10 October.
Exhibit 10-24/10/2025
Photo-Voice. Human trafficking through victims' eyes.
From 10 to 24 October, discover the Photo Voice exhibition at the ground floor of Schaerbeek City Hall.
Through staged photographs and personal quotes, victims of human trafficking share their experiences in a safe yet powerful way.
An opportunity to give visibility to their voices and resilience.
When: from Octobre 10 to 24.
Where: Ground floor of the Schaerbeek City hall (place Colignon 100, 1030 Schaerbeek).
The exhibition is freely accessible during the opening hours of the City hall.
Monday : 8:00 - 13:00
Tuesday: 8:00 - 16:00
Wednesday: 8:00 - 16:00
Thursday: 8:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 19:00
Friday: 8:00 - 13:00
Installation 10-24/10/2025
Human Trafficking Hides Everywhere. Help us reveal it!
For two weeks, three large cubes displaying the silhouettes and stories of human trafficking victims will be installed at Place Gaucheret in Schaerbeek.
The six silhouettes on the cubes represent six victims exploited in different Brussels municipalities and across various sectors: construction, prostitution and massage parlors, as well as domestic cleaning, delivery, and hospitality.
This action is made possible thanks to the support of the municipality of Schaerbeek.
Don’t hesitate to visit the installation from October 10 to 24!
