AMIS seminar: Human Trafficking

AMIS organizes a seminar on human trafficking.

PROGRAMME:

Welcome note by director of AMIS Nils Holtug

1.15pm
Michael Chibba (Managing Director & Distinguished Fellow, International Centre for Development Effectiveness and Poverty Reduction, Toronto), “Human trafficking and migration: concepts, linkages and new directions”

Abstract: Despite the recent surge in interest in various circles – academic, administrative, practice, policy and legal, to name a few – the human trafficking and migration nexus remains a neglected area. This presentation begins with a clear discussion of key concepts and definitions. The multidisciplinary nature of the subject is then highlighted. Following which, an outline of some of the most interesting new developments is shared. Final comments of an overarching nature will then be offered.

2.05pm
Sine Plambech (PhD Fellow, Danish Institute for International Studies),
“Between ‘Victims’ and ‘Criminals’ – Nigerian Migrant Sex Workers and the Politics of Rescue”.

Coffee break

3.10pm
Trine Mygind Korsby (PhD Fellow, Department of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen), “Human traffickers and pimps: a Romanian perspective”.

For more insight into Michael Chibba's approach to human trafficking please see his article entitled Understanding Human Trafficking: perspectives from social science, security matters, business and human rights.

Everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.