Martha Mendoza: How to best cover and communicate human trafficking stories? Tips for policymakers and journalists

How to best cover and communicate stories of human trafficking and modern slavery by policymakers and the media? How to make sure that the communication is not only comprehensible to the general and professional public but also protects the victim? How to incorporate the fact that human trafficking is a sensitive topic with a broken human being at the centre of it? In this lecture, Martha Mendoza will teach us how to communicate the stories of survivors based on her experience as an award-winning journalist.</p> This lecture was part of the 9th EMN Educational Seminar on Migration 2023 entitled "Protection of Migrants in Vulnerable Situations". The Seminar is organised by the International Organization for Migration Slovakia as the coordinator of the Slovak EMN National Contact Point. This activity is funded by the European Union and co-funded by the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic.</p> Thank you for listening.</p>

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Heather Komenda: Global estimates and datasets on human trafficking & examples of effective assistance to the victims

A lecture by Heather Komenda will discuss new global data and databases on victims of human trafficking and how to effectively assist victims of this crime while providing examples from practice. Throughout the lecture, the need for and importance of data gathering, mainly through a case management system, is highlighted as a tool that can significantly improve not only new policies but also the overall experience of victims of human trafficking.</p> This lecture was part of the 9th EMN Educational Seminar on Migration 2023 entitled "Protection of Migrants in Vulnerable Situations". The Seminar is organised by the International Organization for Migration Slovakia as the coordinator of the Slovak EMN National Contact Point. This activity is funded by the European Union and co-funded by the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic.</p> Thank you for listening.</p>

00:49:57

Samuel Okyere: The global anti-trafficking framework: overview, issues and debates

In this lecture, Samuel Okyere will tackle the issue of safe and legal border crossing and the protection of the vulnerable. His talk will lead you through the topic of modern slavery from the perspective of international legal instruments and how these translate into assistance to victims of trafficking and exploitation while looking at the issue of exceeding border protection over human rights protection.</p> This lecture was part of the 9th EMN Educational Seminar on Migration 2023 entitled "Protection of Migrants in Vulnerable Situations". The Seminar is organised by the International Organization for Migration Slovakia as the coordinator of the Slovak EMN National Contact Point. This activity is funded by the European Union and co-funded by the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic.</p> Thank you for listening.</p>

00:33:28

Katarina Schwarz: Slavery is not a crime in almost half the countries in the world – how can we change that?

Modern slavery, human trafficking, law, intersections with migration and immigration issues and policies as well as some emerging trends and concerns in the anti-trafficking space are the keywords of this lecture delivered by Katarina Schwarz. In this lecture, you will hear about the way international legal frameworks govern the issues of trafficking and slavery, you will review fundamental definitions of these practices, and look at domestic legislation and victim protection.</p> This lecture was part of the 9th EMN Educational Seminar on Migration 2023 entitled "Protection of Migrants in Vulnerable Situations". The Seminar is organised by the International Organization for Migration Slovakia as the coordinator of the Slovak EMN National Contact Point. This activity is funded by the European Union and co-funded by the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic.</p> Thank you for listening.</p>

00:53:16

Michele LeVoy: Regularisation and other ways to protect undocumented migrants / migrants in irregular situations

In this lecture, Michele LeVoy will talk about undocumented migrants and people who have irregular migration status. She will introduce the challenges that are faced by undocumented migrants who very often live in poverty and are exploited and abused. Within the lens of this matter, she will also talk about possible solutions that governments are looking at, with a focus on regularisation policies – trying to achieve regular migration status.</p> This lecture was part of the 9th EMN Educational Seminar on Migration 2023 entitled "Protection of Migrants in Vulnerable Situations". The Seminar is organised by the International Organization for Migration Slovakia as the coordinator of the Slovak EMN National Contact Point. This activity is funded by the European Union and co-funded by the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic.</p> Thank you for listening.</p>

00:22:35

Abril Ríos: “Alone, we go fast. Together, we go further”. Migrants’ collective (dis-) empowerment in the Americas

What are migrant caravans? How are women and their position affected? Based on her experiences and research results, Abril Ríos will transfer you to Mexico to introduce not only the issue of migrant caravans, but also other forms and clusters of cooperation created or used by migrants in Mexico that are less visible or well-known compared to migrant caravans.</p> This lecture was part of the 9th EMN Educational Seminar on Migration 2023 entitled "Protection of Migrants in Vulnerable Situations". The Seminar is organised by the International Organization for Migration Slovakia as the coordinator of the Slovak EMN National Contact Point. This activity is funded by the European Union and co-funded by the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic.</p> Thank you for listening.</p>

00:35:49

Simona Carnino: The Power of Passport – documentary screening and discussion

“In our world, there are those who can travel freely and those who cannot. This disparity depends on several reasons but especially on the passport one holds,” says Simona Carnino, a freelance journalist and documentarist while introducing her documentary “The Power of Passport.” Carnino’s lecture will introduce you to her experience as a documentarist who focuses her work on human rights, environmental and migration issues mainly in Latin America.</p> This lecture was part of the 9th EMN Educational Seminar on Migration 2023 entitled "Protection of Migrants in Vulnerable Situations". The Seminar is organised by the International Organization for Migration Slovakia as the coordinator of the Slovak EMN National Contact Point. This activity is funded by the European Union and co-funded by the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic.</p> Thank you for listening.</p>

00:22:37

Dardan Koçani: Smuggling and organized criminal networks in migration flows: focus on Southeast Europe

For many migrants, smuggling is often the only way to reach a more developed country. Smuggling is a growing transnational crime that threatens the lives and safety of migrants while undermining the integrity of national borders and migration management systems. In this lecture, Dardan Koçani will introduce the topic of smuggling, together with the results of an unpublished study on the implications of the war in Ukraine for south-eastern Europe.</p> This lecture was part of the 9th EMN Educational Seminar on Migration 2023 entitled "Protection of Migrants in Vulnerable Situations". The Seminar is organised by the International Organization for Migration Slovakia as the coordinator of the Slovak EMN National Contact Point. This activity is funded by the European Union and co-funded by the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic.</p> Thank you for listening.</p>

00:35:02

Baptiste Amieux: The global mobility and access to identity

This lecture provides insight into mobility and border crossing between countries around the world, particularly from the perspective of legal identity (i.e., how migrants present themselves to the authorities of a given country). Baptiste Amieux will talk about how access to identity and documentation supports safe and legal migration around the world and how it helps the development of a country.</p> This lecture was part of the 9th EMN Educational Seminar on Migration 2023 entitled "Protection of Migrants in Vulnerable Situations". The Seminar is organised by the International Organization for Migration Slovakia as the coordinator of the Slovak EMN National Contact Point. This activity is funded by the European Union and co-funded by the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic.</p> Thank you for listening.</p>

00:24:21

Boldizsár Nagy: Passports, visas: coats of arms of a feudalistic mindset

Boldizsár Nagy introduces the topic of passports and visas in the context of mobility and current events in the world. What is the power passports hold? Why do governments need to know who is on the state’s territory? Why can some people get visas and others not? What are the rights of people when it comes to mobility? These are the notions Nagy will lead you through in his lecture on passports and visas.</p> This lecture was part of the 9th EMN Educational Seminar on Migration 2023 entitled "Protection of Migrants in Vulnerable Situations". The Seminar is organised by the International Organization for Migration Slovakia as the coordinator of the Slovak EMN National Contact Point. This activity is funded by the European Union and co-funded by the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic.</p> Thank you for listening.</p>

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