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Events and activities, 2008 07 February 2009 January 2008 IOM Conference on Trafficking in Warsaw Michael gave the keynote address at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) conference on Psychological Support for Victims of Trafficking in Warsaw, Poland. Michaels talk addressed trafficking, and how to communicate crucial issues associated with it. Read more Education February 2008 The Vagina Monologues A performance of Eve Enslers The Vagina Monologues was staged in London in support of the Foundation, raising funds and awareness. Read more Education February 2008 UN.GIFT Conference in Vienna Helen participated at the UN.GIFT (United Nations Global Initiative Fight Trafficking) Conference as part of the Women Leaders Council. JOURNEY was a centre of attention at the Hofburg Palace for five days. Approximately 6,000 visitors including delegates from the UN.GIFT conference and members of the public visited.  Read more About JOURNEY Advocacy and Education Spring 2008 Enlightening lectures for Kings College Lucy gave four lectures to Kings College health professionals and students covering topics such as the interrelatedness of health and human rights. Read more Education and Healthcare March 2008 On-line Newsweek debate about trafficking Lucy and Michael participated in an online debate for Newsweek magazine following publication of an article written by Emma Thompson on trafficked women. Read more Newsweek, March 2008 Education March 2008 Jewish Human Rights roundtable event on trafficking Helen participated in a roundtable event with the Jewish Human Rights Network on the 25 March on the issue of responding to victims of trafficking and the work we do. She shared the table with Klara Skrivankova from Anti-Slavery International. Read more Education March 2008 Bedford Womens Group Inspirational Females In celebration of International Womens Day, Bedfordshire County Council and Inspirational Females staged a day of events to support us. Read more Education April 2008 A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer As part of the global V-Day events to stop violence against women, a production of Eve Enslers A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer was staged in London to raise funds and awareness. Read more Education April 2008 Sound Meditation benefit Soundgate held a Sound Meditation concert on our behalf at the Kailash Centre of Oriental Medicine. Read more Education April 2008 MOJO Conference in Glasgow Helen presented at the Miscarriages of Justice Organization (MOJO) conference in Glasgow. Read more Advocacy May 2008 Keynote address at OSCE Conference on child trafficking Helen gave the keynote address at the Organisation for Security and Co-Operation in Europe (OSCE) Conference on Child Trafficking. Helens offered case studies and emphasized that trafficking is a form of torture. Read more Advocacy May 2008 Presentation with the UNODC at the EFC Conference in Istanbul Michael spoke at the European Foundation Centres Annual Conference in Istanbul, Turkey, with a representative from the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Troels Vester. Michaels presentation focused on working with survivors of trafficking and JOURNEY. Read more About JOURNEY Education June 2008 Keynote address at Camden Councils Award Ceremony Helen gave the keynote address at Camden Councils Refugee Pupils Achievement Awards Ceremony. The awards were given to young asylum seekers who had excelled academically and in their communities. Read more Education June 2008 Hockerill Anglo-European Colleges Annual Speech Day Helen was the honorary speaker at the Annual Speech Day at Hockerill Anglo-European College. The Speech Day was attended by students, staff and family members. Read more Education July 2008 IPPNW Conference in Berlin Helen spoke at the IPPNW (International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War) Conference on the issues facing asylum seekers and refugees in Berlin. Read more Advocacy August 2008 Namibian Parliamentary Delegation We welcomed Womens Caucus representatives from the Republic of Namibia. The delegation was interested to hear about our support for victims of trafficking. We arranged a programme, which included a visit to the Centre for Gender Studies in Cambridge, Medact, Anti-Slavery International and the Poppy Project. Read more Advocacy August 2008 Mortimer Market Sexual Health Clinic Lucy did a presentation for health professionals at the Mortimer Market Sexual Health Clinic on the health issues facing victims of trafficking and how we work with them. Read more Education and Healthcare September 2008 Liverpool Torture Survivors Centre Helen and Lucy participated in the launch of the Liverpool Torture Survivors Centre. The aim of the Centre is to provide healthcare facilities and counseling. Helen and Lucy contributed best practice advice and support. Read more Education and Healthcare September 2008 Redress Conference in London Michael presented at Redress London Conference on Reparation for Victims of Rendition and Unlawful Detention in the War on Terror. Michaels presentation focused on working with survivors of torture and those unlawfully detained. Read more Advocacy September 2008 Hampton Schools sixth form charity Helen presented to sixth form students at Hampton School for boys, and the school adopted us as its charity of the year. Read more Education September 2008 Law enforcement in Bratislava Michael offered training seminars in Bratislava, Slovakia, to local law enforcement officials, lawyers, judges and police on responding to victims of trafficking. His topics included best practices when interviewing victims of trafficking, and providing essential protection and support. Read more Advocacy and Legal Protection October 2008 Local Amnesty International groups Helen presented to Kilburns local Amnesty International meeting at the Tricycle Theatre. Lucy talked to the Reading chapter of Amnesty International, focusing on trafficking and our work. Read more Education October 2008 Launch of Asylum Aids Womens Charter in House of Commons Helen spoke at the launch of the Charter for Women Seeking Asylum at the House of Commons. The event was attended by parliamentarians, NGOs, and members of the public. Helen spoke about the need for protection and rehabilitation of women seeking asylum in the UK, and gave the Charter our seal of approval. Read more Advocacy October 2008 UCLs Medsin Conference Lucy facilitated a workshop at the annual Medsin Conference held at University College London. Medsin members are student doctors, nurses and health professionals in training. Lucy spoke on identifying of victims of torture, and the physical and psychological support they need. Read more Education and Healthcare October 2008 All-Party Group on Trafficking at the House of Commons Helen attended the launch of the Pan-European Anti-Trafficking initiative at the House of Commons, hosted by Anthony Steen, MP who chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Trafficking of Women and Children. Read more Advocacy November 2008 Cambridge Film Festival Michael was invited to a film festival hosted by New Hall College, Cambridge. Michael showed our virals, and led a discussion about human trafficking and our work. Students from the University of Cambridge participated in the discussion following the screenings. Read more I Am Elena Education November 2008 Motherland Performance Helen spoke at the Portcullis House performance of Motherland, a theatre event about women and children who are detained at Yarls Wood Detention Centre. Helens observations followed the performance, which was attended by parliamentarians, NGOs and members of the public. Read more Advocacy November 2008 Clients and clinicians at St Martin-in-the-Fields Helen and Lucy spoke about our work to members of the public who attended this event in St Martins. Juliet Stevenson read testimony from two of our clients, and the evening culminated with a musical piece performed by another client. Read more Education November 2008 Briefing UNHCR staff members Michael briefed members of UNHCRs London-based team on our work with survivors of gross human rights violations. Michael has been invited back to present in 2009. Read more Advocacy November 2008 Keynote address to STAR conference Helen delivered the keynote address at the Annual Conference of STAR (Student Action for Refugees) in London. Read more Education November 2008 Training local law enforcement agencies in Cyprus Michael offered a training session to local law enforcement agencies, police enforcement personnel, lawyers and judges on responding to victims of trafficking. This conference was held in conjunction with a local Cypriot organization that works with survivors of trafficking. Read more Advocacy November 2008 Asylum Welcome Event in Oxford Helen delivered the keynote address to Asylum Welcome in Oxford and participated on a panel discussing issues facing asylum seekers in the UK. Read more Education December 2008 Woman of Distinction Award by Jewish Care Helen was presented with Jewish Cares Woman of Distinction Award at their annual luncheon in London. Read more Education December 2008 Human Rights Shabbat Lucy spoke at Radlett & Bushey Reform Synagogues Human Rights Shabbat about the work we do and human rights issues facing our clients. Read more Education |
