Cambridge Centre for Applied Research in Human Trafficking

23/11/2024

Sarah Packwood's loss to the world of disaster relief management and practical ecological awareness raising with practical pathways laid out for change for a more equitable and eco-sensitive world is a personal one for us here at CCARHT. Our founder owed a great deal to Sarah for her support in the first years of our inception as a research body responding to the systemic challenges which we sought to develop. Her memorial will be on Advent Sunday which is a fitting time to say our UK goodbye's. We shall also consider with others involved in a range of social justice movements who will be gathering what potential next steps might be to carry forward her particular commitment to the implementation of the Sustainable development Goals across our areas of policy and praxis.

Remembering Sarah

09/09/2024

🇺🇬 Speaker Spotlight: Harriet Ssali to Speak at CCARHT's 8th Annual Symposium

We're honoured to welcome Harriet Ssali Abrahams (LLB, MBA, ACIM, CIPR) as a speaker to the CCARHT Symposium on
"Land, Widows and Wombs: A Gendered Assets Approach to 'Enabling Environments' of
Human Trafficking and Exploitation."

Symposium details:
🗓️11th-12th September
📍Newnham College, Cambridge (In-person and online tickets available)

Harriet Ssali, Registrar of the Supreme Court of Uganda, brings 23 years of experience in
International Criminal Law. Her new blog on ccarht.org looks at genocidal and wartime r**e
in Northern Uganda, providing vital insights into the symposium's themes:
• Examines the Lord's Resistance Army's (LRA) armed conflict in Northern Uganda (1980s-
2006)
• Highlights ICC charges against LRA leader Joseph Kony for atrocities including sexual
abuse
• Discusses the limited prosecution: only 2 LRA members brought to justice so far
• Explores the lasting impact on survivors and their children, known as 'children with no
name'

Read Harriet’s blog post here: https://www.ccarht.org/2024/09/09/genocidal-and-wartime-r**e-in-northern-uganda/

Harriet highlights the importance of the upcoming symposium and the issues to be
discussed:
"I’m excited at the opportunity of taking part in the symposium because of my
passion for women justice in conflict areas. I have worked and lived in countries torn
by war where women were subjected to countless crimes on a daily basis. Imagine a
place like an internally displaced people’s camp where there is no police to protect
you from lawbreakers. No door on your tent to shut out rapists. No way of keeping
your personal belongings safe or protecting your children from human traffickers.
There has to be an end to impunity and the upholding of the Rule of Law”

Harriet's expertise includes:
• Former UN Judicial Affairs Advisor in Somalia
• Experience with ICTY, ICC, and Uganda's International Crimes Division
• PhD candidate in International Criminal Law at Western University, Canada

Join Harriet and the rest of our brilliant speakers at Newnham College, Cambridge, or online for this important dialogue this week.

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/8th-annual-ccarht-symposium-2024-land-widows-and-wombs-tickets-1000018882397?

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The 8th Annual CCARHT Symposium 2024 exploring the intersection of land rights, widowhood & reproductive protection in Human Trafficking

08/09/2024

Days away from the 8th CCARHT annual symposium countering trafficking on Land, Widows and Wombs - why these? Open up www.ccarht.org to find out more and follow posts on our CCARHT FB page will be posting here links over the next week. There are some places around the physical table and virtually for the 11th and 12th September 2024 - so jump onto the page to find out more and grab yourself a coffee and a note pad to engage with one of the most paradigm shifting conversations of the year.

We facilitate multi-agency, cross departmental, inter and intra-university research efforts to respond to the multiple challenges of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery in all its global and local realizations.We are pleased to announce that planning for the 8th annual symposium for 2024 is current...

06/09/2024

🌟 Exciting Announcement: Tatiana Kotlyarenko to Speak at CCARHT 8th Annual Symposium! 🌟

We're thrilled to welcome Tatiana Kotlyarenko, a leading voice in counter-human trafficking, to the Cambridge Centre for Applied Research in Human Trafficking 8th Annual Symposium next week. Be sure to check out our latest blog post at www.ccarht.org for an in-depth look!

Symposium details:
📅 Date: 11th–12th September 2024
📍 Location: Newnham College, Cambridge (In-person and online options available)

About Tatiana:
⚫Former Advisor on Anti-Trafficking Issues at OSCE/ODIHR (2016-2023)
⚫Last Girl Award recipient (2022)
⚫Key contributor to the National Referral Mechanisms handbook which provides practical guidance for protecting the rights of trafficked persons.
⚫ Member of BMW Responsible Leaders and 100 Women of Davos

Tatiana shares her insight on comprehensive anti-trafficking efforts:
"Responses to eradicate human trafficking at the core need to address the crime of human trafficking and the demand that fosters it. Responses and national referral mechanisms for victims and survivors of human trafficking have to be human rights based, victim and survivor centred, trauma informed and gender and child sensitive."

This holistic approach underscores the importance of the upcoming symposium and the vital topics to be discussed.

Tatiana's Symposium Topics:
⬛ Ethical Survivor Inclusion in Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts
⬛ Addressing Demand and Creating Impactful Responses to All Forms of Trafficking of Ukrainian Refugee Women

For a more in-depth look at Tatiana's work and her contribution to the symposium, we invite you to read the full blog post on the CCARHT website. : https://www.ccarht.org/2024/09/05/ccarht-symposium-spotlight-tatiana-kotlyarenko-on-ethical-survivor-inclusion-and-trafficking-of-ukrainian-refugees/

Join the conversation! Don't miss this opportunity to engage with Tatiana and other experts at the CCARHT 8th Annual Symposium.

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/8th-annual-ccarht-symposium-2024-land-widows-and-wombs-tickets-1000018882397

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CCARHT Symposium Spotlight: Tatiana Kotlyarenko on Ethical Survivor Inclusion and Trafficking of Ukrainian Refugees We are thrilled to announce that Tatiana Kotlyarenko, a leading counter Human Trafficking Voice and known to so many of you here, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Cambridge Ce...

05/09/2024

📢 New Blog Post: The Hidden Cost of Remittances: African Women Domestic Workers in the Gulf

In the lead-up to our 8th Annual Symposium next week, CCARHT examines the work of Global Justice Group on African women domestic workers in Gulf countries.

Our latest blog post explores some thought-provoking claims:
⚫ Approximately 2.7 million African women are employed in households across the Gulf region, some of whom may be at risk of exploitation.
⚫ Nearly 99% of Kenyan women migrating to the Gulf faced recruitment-related abuses before departure.
⚫ Between 2020 and April 2024, at least 371 Kenyans, mostly domestic workers, reportedly lost their lives in Saudi Arabia.

🔗 These claims raise important questions about the intersections of gender, migration, and exploitation. We invite you to read the full post and we'd love to hear your thoughts: https://www.ccarht.org/2024/09/04/the-hidden-cost-of-remittances-african-women-domestic-workers-in-the-gulf/

All of this and more will be under discussion on Day 2, Chapter 3: Wombs. Valentina Cominetti, Executive Director of Global Justice Group, will share insights from her work with victims of international crimes. Her presentation, "Exploited Wombs: The Dual Burden of Caregiving and Sexual Abuse Among Migrant Domestic Workers in the Gulf", is part of a panel including voices from Morocco, Iraq, Syria, and Jordan. Together, they'll explore the realities underpinning this issue.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with leading experts and contribute to these discussions, join us at the CCARHT 8th Annual Symposium! (11-12 September): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/8th-annual-ccarht-symposium-2024-land-widows-and-wombs-tickets-1000018882397

02/09/2024

8th Annual CCARHT Symposium presents:
"Land, Widows and Wombs: A Gendered Assets Approach to 'Enabling Environments' of Human Trafficking and Exploitation"

📅 11-12 September 2024
🏛️ Newnham College, Cambridge & Online

Why attend?
🔍 Uncover neglected drivers of trafficking
🌍 Explore case studies from Nigeria and beyond
🤝 Network with global experts and survivors
🧠 Gain insights on sustainable anti-trafficking strategies

Spotlight Sessions:

1. Widowhood challenges and trafficking vulnerability
2. Reproductive exploitation in the global context
3. Land rights and their impact on human trafficking
4. The VoiceOver Project: Empowering survivor voices

Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and policy discussions!
🎟️ Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/8th-annual-ccarht-symposium-2024-land-widows-and-wombs-tickets-1000018882397?
ℹ️ More info: www.ccarht.org

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The 8th Annual CCARHT Symposium 2024 exploring the intersection of land rights, widowhood & reproductive protection in Human Trafficking

31/08/2024

🎓 Exciting Speaker Lineup for the 8th Annual CCARHT Symposium! 🌍

Join us for the two-day "Land, Widows and Wombs: A Gendered Assets Approach to 'Enabling Environments' of Human Trafficking and Exploitation" at Newnham College, Cambridge.

Featuring:
📚 Dr. Albert Moukheiber - Keynote on "Creating Environments for Exploitation to Thrive: Effective Mitigation Strategies and Building Sustainable Societal and Intr**ersonal Resilience"
🌳 Dr. Ralph Adewoye FRIN - Deforestation's impact in Nigeria and West Africa
👩‍🌾 Jaclyn Northern - Women in Northern Nigeria fighting for livelihoods
🎙️ VoiceOver Project - Survivor-informed engagement and empowerment
🇧🇪 Inge Saris (Payoke, Belgium) - 'Going Social' with 'UNMUTE'

Plus experts from MIST (France), Equality Cooperativa Sociale (Italy), and more!

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with leading voices in anti-trafficking research and advocacy. Join us in person or online! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/8th-annual-ccarht-symposium-2024-land-widows-and-wombs-tickets-1000018882397?

30/08/2024

📣 Join us for a groundbreaking exploration of human trafficking's hidden drivers!

The Cambridge Centre for Applied Research in Human Trafficking (CCARHT) presents its 8th Annual Symposium:

"Land, Widows and Wombs: A Gendered Assets Approach to 'Enabling Environments' of Human Trafficking and Exploitation"

🗓️ 11-12 September
🏛️ Hosted by Newnham College, Cambridge
🌐 Hybrid Event: In-person & Online

Featuring:
• Experts on land rights, widowhood challenges, and reproductive exploitation
• Survivor-led insights from The VoiceOver Project

Join the conversation on gender, reproduction, and intergenerational trafficking vulnerability.

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/8th-annual-ccarht-symposium-2024-land-widows-and-wombs-tickets-1000018882397?

29/08/2024

📢 Announcing the 8th Annual CCARHT Symposium 2024! 🌍

"Land, Widows and Wombs: A Gendered Assets Approach to 'Enabling Environments' of Human Trafficking and Exploitation"

🗓️ 11th-12th September
📍 Newnham College, Cambridge & Online Worldwide

Join us for two days of groundbreaking exploration of often-overlooked aspects of human trafficking. This year, we will be looking at the intersections of gender, land rights, and exploitation.

This symposium is your opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of counter-trafficking efforts.

Limited tickets are available - secure yours now!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/8th-annual-ccarht-symposium-2024-land-widows-and-wombs-tickets-1000018882397

Visit www.ccarht.org for more info.

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03/10/2023

A milestone but not the end of the journey, arise Lady Chief Justice Dame Sue Carr

The first woman head of the judiciary has been hailed as a champion of “diversity, equality, and inclusion” in the legal profession.Dame Sue Carr made history b