This webinar, co-organized by La Strada International, Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW), and Freedom Collaborative, celebrated the launch of the new Policy Paper and Report by La Strada International: Protecting Asian Trafficking Victims in Europe. In Focus: Czech Republic, Poland, and Romania.

The discussion aims to raise attention and awareness for the growing group of vulnerable Asian migrants recruited to work in Europe. Recent research by La Strada International and GAATW shows that many Asian migrant workers end up in low-paid jobs in Europe, where they are not properly protected against serious forms of exploitation and risk falling prey to human trafficking or forced labour. The research also aims to shed light on difficulties in the application of the legal definition of human trafficking, as well as the practical issues involved.

Panelists:

Imke van Gardingen, Policy Advisor Labour migration, Dutch Federation of Trade Unions (FNV) and researcher Third Country National Posting (VU University)

Andy Hall, Labour Rights Activist and Researcher

Milena Stateva, Senior Research Associate, GAATW

Merel Brouwer, Project Manager and Researcher, La Strada International

Corina Panaite, Social Worker and Case Manager, Adpare Romania

Marketa Hronkova, Director La Strada Czech Republic

Witold Jakimko, Criminal Judge at district court level, Poland

Julia Macher, CEO Freedom Collaborative (moderation)