Sex Trafficking in Women and Girls: A Global Phenomenon (panel discussion)
Begins |
23 Apr 2009 - 6:00pm |
| Ends |
23 Apr 2009 - 8:00pm |
| Location |
Swayduck Auditorium, 65 5th Ave., Ground Floor |
GPIA & UNIFEM present
Sex Trafficking in Women and Girls: A Global Phenomenon
a panel discussion
6 - 8 p.m.
Swayduck Auditorium
65 5th Ave. Ground Floor
A phenomenon know as "modern day slavery," sex trafficking has become increasingly pervasive. The panel will feature experts in the field who are working to promote awareness of this horrific issue and combat human trafficking. Panelists will provide an overview of the problem on the international level, and examine the steps being taken to address the problem and bring the trafficked victims to safety.
Moderator:
Director Michael Cohen, Graduate Program in International Affairs,
The New School
Featured Panelists:
Cortney Rhoads Stapleton, RedLight Children Campaign
Shamiso Mbizvo, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Olivia Quinto Reyes, Gabriela Network
Co-sponsored by The Young Professionals Committee of UNIFEM/USNC/NY and The New School Graduate Program in International Affairs.
