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SEMINAR ON “EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING”
ORGANIZED BY:
The Network for Justice and Democracy (NJD) - a duly registered and internationally recognized non - governmental organization dedicated to promoting and defending reproductive rights, gender equality and combating human trafficking through education, research and advocacy.
SPONSORED BY THE:
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE OF THE HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS UNDER ITS VOLUNATRY TRUST FUND FOR CONTEMPORARY FORMS OF SLAVERY”
Date: Thursday, 20th September 2007
Venue: Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre, (Royal Hall)
Airport Road, Benin City,
Nigeria
Time: 9 : 30 a.m.
OBJECTIVES OF THE SEMINAR
- Brainstorm on effective strategies, proactive and pragmatic approaches to reduce and prevent human trafficking.
- To raise awareness on the harmful effects of human trafficking.
- Provide an opportunity to share information, ideas and experiences on best practices to combat and monitor human trafficking.
- To expose the antics of human traffickers and address the issues of victim support services.
- To sensitize the government on the need to devote sufficient resources and the political will to combat human trafficking.
Key themes:
- Effective Strategies to combat human trafficking- An overview.
- Legal Redress for Victims of human trafficking- Challenges and Prospects.
- Liberty and Justice for Victims of Human trafficking- Experiences and Recommendations
Who should attend?
NGOs, researchers, international agencies, intergovernmental organizations, legal practitioners, Staff in Government,, voluntary and commercial agencies, practitioners working with victims of human trafficking, police, immigration, Customs, prisons, teachers, care workers, social workers, policy-makers, students, youths and other stakeholders.
Speakers include:
- Professor M.O. Adediran (Professor of Law) Formerly Dean, Faculty of Law, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria and presently Ag. Vice Chancellor, Benson Idahosa University, Ugbor, Benin City, Nigeria.
- Barrister (Mrs) O. Abiodun Zonal Head, National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic and Other Related Matters Benin zone.
- Professor (Mrs) C. Okojie, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
- Hon. Justice (Mrs) Funmilayo Oni-Okpaku Formerly Chief Judge, Edo State Judiciary.
- Professor E. Chianu Formerly Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
This announcement includes a Call for Abstracts for presentation at the Seminar; partnering and collaboration and participants.
Please see the contact information below for where to send abstracts, ask any questions, and indicate interest in attending.
Your earliest response is appreciated!
With greatest thanks and hope to see you there!
The seminar will provide a platform to showcase best practices and knowledge with a view towards developing actions to combat human trafficking.
Registration is free. Participants are advised to make their independent lodging and accommodation arrangements.
For necessary assistance and further details, please contact:
Network for Justice and Democracy
No. 42 Mission road P. O. Box 286, Benin City Nigeria
Tel 08037171817; 08056415512
Attention: Olaide Gbadamosi Esq
Or
Esohe Getrud Ekhator Esq (Miss)