Past conferences

Anti-Human Trafficking Conference 2024

The UW Women’s Center hosted the 2024 International Conference: Ending Human Trafficking in an Era of Globalization:

Problems, Perspectives,

and Progress. The conference aimed to assess the effects of contemporary issues on the

anti-human trafficking movement, providing a space for service providers, legislators, government officials, an

researchers to engage in important discourse. Topics discussed included the impact of digital technology and artificial intelligence,

climate change, forced migration, healthcare, and the vulnerability of specific populations, all in relation to human trafficking.

The event fostered collaboration and shared insights on addressing these modern challenges.

Download PDF

Links to Conference Videos:

Ending Human Trafficking in an Era of Globalization: “Welcome Introduction”

The Climate is Changing and so is Human Trafficking

Amplify your Anti-Trafficking Efforts in Behavioral, Medical, and Mental Health

Understanding Labor Trafficking

Immigration, Misinformation, & Forced Migration

Protecting Vulnerable Populations in the U.S.

The Impact of Technology & Social Media: Exacerbating & Eradicating Human Trafficking

Anti-Human Trafficking Conference 2016

HT-Conference-Theme-Colored

The Economic Growth on the Backs of Global Workers: Mapping Local Strategies for Global Change Conference addressed root causes and consequences of human trafficking and facilitated a solution-based discussion focused on forced labor, trade & business, and global health. The program highlighted discussion on responsible trade agreements that deter forced labor and migration, business practices to support ethically sourced goods & services, tools to identify victims in healthcare settings, and citizen/student interventions.

UW Women’s Center hosted in partnership with UW Advisory Committee on Trademarks & Licensing (ACTL)

Download PDF

Anti-Human Trafficking Conference 2013

HT-Conference-2013 Cover

The Human Trafficking in an Era of Globalization: Forced Labor, Involuntary Servitude and Corporate & Civic Responsibility Conference was a 2-day international conference that examines root causes of the human trafficking industry and develops strategies to prevent and minimize the trade. Program highlights included panels on Forced Migration & Labor Rights, International Trade Agreements, Human Rights, Public Health, How to Improve Survivor Services, Ethical Sourcing & Sustainable Development, and Humanizing the Impacts of Human Trafficking.

UW Women’s Center hosted in partnership with UW School of Law and Seattle University School of Law

Download PDF

Anti-Human Trafficking Professional Development Program 2012

The Human Trafficking, Forced Labor and Corporate Responsibility Continuing Legal Education Program provided legal and business professional with a better understanding of human trafficking and current efforts to combat the rampant trade of human beings. Panels reviewed federal and state legal framework regarding human trafficking, the prosecution of trafficking cases, multi-agency and victim service provider collaboration, regulatory and compliance risks for business, corporate social responsibility and best practices, and ethical issues for legal professionals raised by human trafficking.

UW Women’s Center hosted in partnership with UW School of Law and Seattle University School of Law

Download PDF

Anti-Human Trafficking Conference 2002

The Globalization, Justice and the Trafficking of Women and Children Conference brought activists and academics from all over the world to share knowledge on the human rights tragedy and global epidemic of women and children being trafficked.

UW Women’s Center hosted in partnership with the UW Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies and Russian, East European, & Central Asian Center.

Download PDF

Anti-Human Trafficking Conference 2001

The Trafficking of Women and Children: Challenges and Solutions Conference was the first-ever anti-human trafficking conference in the state where the issues around human trafficking within Washington state were brought forth, including the recognition of bride trafficking. This conference served as a catalyst for Washington becoming the first state in the country to criminalize human trafficking.

Download PDF