Welcome to the Cambridge Centre for Applied Research in Human Trafficking (CCARHT)

Dr Carrie Pemberton Ford​

Founding Director of the Cambridge Centre for Applied Research in Human Trafficking

As with former editions of the symposium which you can catch up with later in our back catalogue, we will be exploring somewhat overlooked and neglected drivers of human trafficking.
This year with members of former faculties, and with many new colleagues gathered from across the globe, we are focusing on gender, reproduction, extraction economies, civil and national wars, and customary laws affecting widowhood. We have called together survivors, expert analysts, IGO leaders, lawyers, and advocates from a wide international spread and intersectional realities to examine how these factors, contribute to exploitation and intergenerational trafficking vulnerability.
We are delighted to being hosted by the Margaret Anstee Centre in Newham College in the University of Cambridge and look forward to some of you joining us around the few remaining seats around the table. For those of you unable to access Cambridge UK at this time, don’t worry, this is a hybrid event and you will be able to come and engage with the speakers, and contribute to the discussion around our virtual table, through our on line ZOOM link for each chapter of the journey over two days. Find out more here – some bursaried seats around the virtual table remain – but hurry they are disappearing fast. 

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It provides insights into human trafficking, modern slavery, and human rights, featuring research, policy updates, and global anti-exploitation efforts.

The Awareness Foundation, founded in 2003 by The Revd Nadim Nassar

The Awareness Foundation, founded in 2003 by The Revd Nadim Nassar, is an international humanitarian charity, driven by Christian values, whose mission is to build peace through education and training.

It aims to empower displaced and disadvantaged children, young people, and women to fulfil their potential. At the same time, it nurtures respect and understanding between diverse faiths and cultures, laying the foundations for lasting peace.

Not leaving widows behind: An assessment study of the progress and impact of the UN’s International Widows Day in South Asia, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa

Losing a spouse or partner is a life-changing event. Women, however, are disproportionately affected by this loss because, in much of the world, the distress of losing a partner is compounded by a long-term fight for their livelihood, dignity, rights, and wellbeing. As widows move through trauma and grief, they might also face economic insecurity, discrimination, stigmatisation, and harmful traditional practices (UN Women, 2021a).

Genocidal and Wartime Rape in Northern Uganda: Harriet Ssali (UNSOM)

The Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) was a rebel group that instigated an armed conflict that engulfed a sizeable part of the Northern and North-Eastern region of Uganda from the mid1980s to around the year 2006. In 2005 criminal charges were brought against Joseph Kony the leader of the LRA and four other LRA rebels aby the (International Criminal Court) ICC. They ranged from the killing and mutilation of civilians to the abduction of and sexual abuse of women and children.

Events

It focus on tackling human trafficking and modern slavery through expert discussions, research presentations, and networking opportunities, driving global action and awareness.

8th Annual CCARHT Summer Symposium

This is an international hybrid symposium, held in the University of Cambridge, by the Cambridge Centre for Applied Research in Human Trafficking to inform the counter trafficking sector around the latest themes of concern – ahead of the curve. Land Widows and Wombs: is a cross cutting theme of gendered and enabling environments which open people to the gross abuses of human trafficking internationally. CCARHT’s annual symposia always open up key areas to address and this is symposia will open eyes and policy folders for a fresh look at prevention as well as return and sustainability issues arising in the Human Trafficking sector for 2024-2025. All welcome.

7th Annual CCHART Summer Symposium

We shall explore the wider geo-political and international environments in which trafficking for criminal exploitation is occurring. What are the range of forces and economic challenges and opportunities driving Trafficking for Criminalisation which is now manifested across the globe.

Share information about this symposium on your social media channels follow, like and forward our Linkedin and Facebook if you tweet you are welcome to do so also. Feel free to forward this invitation to colleagues, friends or partner organisations who might be interested in attending this significant  symposium – though only direct organisational networks can benefit from the 50% offer – they are welcome to be in touch with CIARAN@ccarht.org if they are in need of bursaried places.  

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Travels

Cambridge is only one hour from Kings Cross /st Pancras / Liverpool St /London Bridge trains every half hour! to enjoy the most wonderful environment of Newnham College for our discussions and meet with some of the panellists who are coming to present in person.
Accommodation at Newnham for under £100 a night is available but hurry these rooms will soon be unavailable.

Together, we can drive meaningful change in the fight against human trafficking and exploitation through a deeper understanding of the real drivers, in the international, national and local struggles with human trafficking and exploitation.

Carrie Pemberton Ford Research Director and Symposium Convenor.