As millions of people continue to be displaced in the current conflicts, the risk of various forms of trafficking is expected to rise.
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** Welcome to our February Newsletter!
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Looking back over the past 12 months, we have published our annual Impact Report ([link removed]) , which evidences our commitment and progress towards creating a world where people are not bought or sold. We are intelligence-led and prevention-focused; our model places lived experience at its centre.
Our approach demonstrates the power of data and technology ([link removed]) to drive meaningful change.
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We can't stop this global human rights abuse alone; we need everyone to help us. Individuals, commercial institutions, and communities all have a part to play.
Together, we can create a world where people are not bought or sold, ensuring that the impact of STOP THE TRAFFIK extends far beyond the pages of a single report.
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In times of crisis, human traffickers exploit vulnerable populations affected by natural disasters, conflicts, or economic crises to maximise their profits. Displaced individuals are particularly at risk, facing increased vulnerability and desperation. Traffickers capitalise on chaos, displacement, and isolation during crises to target and exploit victims.
As millions of people continue to be displaced in the current conflicts, the risk of various forms of trafficking is expected to rise.
Read our full blog post here. ([link removed])
February is Payroll Giving Month, a fantastic initiative to raise awareness of Payroll Giving - sometimes known as Give as You Earn! Payroll Giving is an easy and tax-efficient way to make regular donations to your favourite charity straight from your gross pay. This Payroll Giving Month, you could support STOP THE TRAFFIK by asking your organisation to either make Payroll Giving available or to add STOP THE TRAFFIK to its list of eligible charities. You could also choose to give to STOP THE TRAFFIK via Payroll Giving. We are more than happy to help with any logistical support you might need; feel free to loop us in if you choose to email your organisation's charity, CSR or ESG team about setting up Payroll Giving!
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Calling all #AML ([link removed]) , #banking ([link removed]) , and #financial ([link removed]) professionals!
Join us in the fight against human trafficking by participating in a crucial intelligence-informed training led by our project manager, Maria Harb.
Gain insights tailored for Financial Institutions operating in Greece and enhance your mitigation methods.
RSVP now to be part of this impactful session and contribute to best practices in combating human trafficking.
đź“… Date: March 19th, 2024
đź•’ Time: 3:00 PM (Greece)
đź“Ť Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)
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“Thank you for all the help that you give me, and thank you very much for your efforts and hard work. You are making our world better and you are seeking to alleviate the suffering of the oppressed people in this world. You are an example of morality and humanity. Please continue on the path of goodness because you are like angels on earth. And I always feel comfortable when I talk to you.”
We received This message from an individual we are supporting through our Aman Safety programme. The five-year programme aims to protect refugees, asylum seekers from exploitation. Common refugee routes have been identified as hotspots for trafficking and exploitation, including the Mediterranean route, which covers Türkiye, Greece, and Cyprus. Over four years, the Aman Safety programme has focused on Greece ([link removed]) and Türkiye ([link removed]) - launching multiple geo-targeted human trafficking prevention campaigns in more than six languages, reaching people from more than 22 different nationalities. In the programme’s fifth year, we are expanding our impact to Cyprus. This is after receiving intelligence during our work in Türkiye about the prevalence of human trafficking and exploitation in both Northern Cyprus and the
Republic of Cyprus.
Using Data for Change: Power of 10 Initiative in Cyprus
Our efforts in Cyprus are focused on spearheading a data-sharing initiative bringing together frontline organisations in Cyprus that work on different issues ranging from LGBTQ protection to refugee support and drug rehabilitation. The aim is to launch a Power of 10 initiative, encouraging these NGOs to gather the stories of the trafficking or exploitation survivors they work with and pool them together to form a dataset. Using this dataset, STOP THE TRAFFIK creates insights and data visualisations to build a better understanding of local trafficking trends and help improve the data gap surrounding the issue of human trafficking and modern slavery within Cyprus. When ten or more organisations share at least 10 case examples, each powered by analytical technology, we could potentially achieve 1 million data points, which has far-reaching implications for what we can all see.
Following the Money: Financial Institutions Training in Greece
Our work in Greece will continue by expanding beyond disrupting the recruitment of vulnerable people, to disrupting the movement of proceeds of this crime. Every day, traffickers are transferring the proceeds of their crime through legitimate financial systems. Financial institutions are exposed to modern slavery and human trafficking through their customer base – victims or perpetrators using their services. Instead of only reaching communities at risk with safety information, we are tackling prevention at its root. The way we aim to achieve this is by delivering bespoke human trafficking training to Greek financial institutions including commercial banks and money transferring businesses. Our trainings with financial institutions offer targeted solutions to improve current mitigation methods to ensure best practice.
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