Public Lecture Series on Human Trafficking (Dec 6/08)
Posted on November 13, 2008
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THE FREE PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING, DECEMBER 6, 2008
will bring a panel of speakers to identify the causes, realities and
possible solutions to human trafficking and it’s implications in our
communities. Human Trafficking is one of the most extreme violations
of human rights , whose majority of victims are women and children.
We invite you to raise your awareness and learn what you can do about
this relatively unknown issue. With this event resting on the
anniversary of the Montreal massacre, we honour the memories of the
countless women who have faced extreme violence and exploitation.
Please come and find out what local groups, non profits and
governments are doing to address this pressing issue, it’s root
causes, and what potential solutions and preventions are possible.
Admission is free and includes a free lunch.
As part of this event, there will be a contemporary sound and video
art presentation, designed to inspire the public on human rights.
This will include the premiere of “To Realize Why”, a sound/art piece
taking us on the emotional journey of a human trafficking victim among
other pieces by professional contemporary artists from Toronto.
Tickets are $10 /$5 for students for the artistic presentations. The
Cost is FREE for the rest of The Public Lecture Series, including
lunch.
We will be offering a free healthy and delicious lunch. Provided by
Green Earth restaurant
Join us at The Latvian House, 491 College Street, Toronto, ON,
December 6, 2008. From 11:00 am-4:15pm
** Please check attached brochure for more information.
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SCHEDULE- DECEMBER 6, 11:00 AM- 4:15 PM
11:00 am-12:00pm
INTERACTIVE INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING? : AN INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGE
Benjamin Santamaria: Former Ombudsmen of the Children in Mexico, human
rights activist and young readers author. Benjamin is also the
Executive Director and Founder of Desert Roses, whose mission is to
use the fundamentals of the international instruments of human rights
as a basis to educate and empower children and communities across the
Americas. The goal is to support them in identifying solutions to
suffering and exploitation through artistic and cultural activities.
All programs are founded on a principle of peace and truth. Desert
Roses is also the host of this event.
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12:00pm -12:45pm
COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH WILL BE SERVED
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1:00pm-2:30pm
PAYING FOR IT: THE ECONOMICS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Reena Vohra: is a Board member with Action to End Exploitation, a
Canadian NGO working in the field of human trafficking and a visitor
of their field work in Cambodia. Reena has volunteered both
domestically and abroad to help combat commercial sexual exploitation.
As a field officer with OpenAid international, an NGO in Southeast
Asia, she focused on helping vulnerable women and girls overcome
poverty, while working on an empowerment and micro credit program.
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ONE CHILD EXPLOITED IS ONE CHILD TOO MANY: TURNING THE TABLES ON THE
COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN
Cheryl Perera is an accomplished children’s rights activist, a
captivating speaker and the Founder and President of OneChild, a
premier organization empowering a movement of children and youth
taking action against child sex slavery. Her extraordinary
contribution to protect children and her high innovation, achievement
and leadership have earned her honours such as World of Children
Founders award and distinguished her as Canada’s Most Powerful Women:
Top 100 and Canada’s Top 20 under 20.
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15 minute break - Fair Trade Coffee and Tea will be served, provided
by TAN Coffee.
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2:45pm-4:15pm
RCMP HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS PROJECT
Marty Van Doren: Retired from the RCMP in 2007 after 35 years of
service, Van Doren is now the “Human Trafficking Awareness
Coordinator” from “O” division. He supports human trafficking related
matters through the delivery of information sessions, conducting
research and monitoring human trafficking investigative and
intelligence activities and liaising with partners towards the
development of enforcement techniques and protocols to ensure the
detection and safety of human trafficking victims.
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FILIPINO MAIL ORDER BRIDES AND LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS: FUELLING THE GROWTH
OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Joy C. Sioson is one of the founding members and the current
chairperson of the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario, a non-profit
organization that advocates for the rights and welfare of Filipino
women towards their equality, genuine development and human rights.
She is a volunteer at the Magkaisa Centre, a Filipino community centre
that houses SIKLAB Ontario ( a migrant workers’ organization, the
Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance, and the Philippines Canada Task
Force on Human Rights. She will also share the organization’s ongoing
campaign to end the trafficking of Filipino women and children, called
the Purple Rose Campaign.
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