Trafficking in Women: Where to from here?

KASAMA Vol. 19 No. 2 / April-May-June 2005 / Solidarity Philippines Australia Network

Trafficking in Women:
Where to from here?

Project Respect Forum 2005 In October 2003, the Federal Government announced $20 million to combat trafficking for prostitution.

Recently, new anti-trafficking legislation was passed.

What impact have these developments had?
Is trafficking for prostitution changing in Australia?
Are victims getting a better deal?
What else needs to happen?

This forum will bring together key experts on trafficking in Australia, and discuss future directions for counter-trafficking in Australia.

DATE: Friday 12th August 2005 TIME: 1- 5 pm
VENUE: Fitzroy Town Hall, Napier St, Fitzroy, Victoria

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Pru Goward: Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Jennifer Burn: Anti-Slavery Centre, University of Technology Sydney

COST: Organization: $55 Individuals: $55
Student: $12 Concession: $12

The forum will be followed by the launch of the National Anti-Trafficking Network at 5pm, and the launch of Project Respect's fundraising art exhibition.

Register by 5th August 2005

For more information, visit www.projectrespect.org.au
or write to Project Respect, PO Box 1323,
Collingwood, Victoria 3066 Australia
Ph: 03 9416 3401 - Fax 03 9417 0833
Email: info@projectrespect.org.au