There is always hope: Preventing a human trafficking catastrophe

by Mark Waddington - 19 Apr 2022

Refugees fleeing Ukraine via the Siret border crossing in northeastern Romania

Our CEO Mark Waddington explains why the risk of trafficking is higher than ever – and the steps that must be taken to stop it.

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European Parliament acknowledges link between institutions and trafficking

MEPs formally recognise trafficking links to institutionalisation in the EU Anti-Trafficking directive

The harm of orphanages (part 1): the illusion of protection

Read part 1 in a series of 3 blog posts by Regional Advocacy Manager Stephen Ucembe. Here he explores voluntourism and how orphanages pretend to help children.

“Zelensky’s ambition is to eliminate children’s facilities while he is President.”

We reflect upon the week of the Ukraine Recovery Conference, why there’s hope for Ukraine’s care reform process, and how domestic political will and international attention has galvanised into commitment to all Ukrainian children growing up in safe, loving families.