International Anti-Trafficking Conference
Programme
November 19 - 21, 2008
HILTON PARK
Nicosia – Cyprus
Organisers
• Anti-Trafficking Movement, Nicosia, Cyprus
• STOP (Stop Trafficking Of People), New York,USA
• ACEES, Genève, Suisse
• Friends of Humanity (FOH), Genève, Suisse
Sponsor Pro-Victimis, Geneva, Switzerland
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Afternoon Session:15.30 – 20.30
General theme
Trafficking: International Organized Crime.
Speakers
15.30-16.00
Opening address
16.00 -16.30
Célhia de Lavarène, Fondatrice et Présidente de Stop Trafficking Of People
(STOP), New-York, Founder and President
Stop Trafficking Of People (STOP), New York, USA
Topic: The mechanims of trafficking world-Wide
16.30 – 16.50
John Rhadigan, Officier politique, Political Officer,US Embassy
Topic: Report of the US State Department,Categorization in the report
16.50-17.20
Rita Superman Chief of Anti-trafficking unit
Topic: Trafficking in Cyprus
17.20-18.00
Discussion
COFFEE BREAK
18.30-19.00
I.Kimionis, Lawyer - Frontis Athens, Greece
Topic: Trafficking in Greece
19.00-19.30
Ceren Goynuklu, Lawyer
The Human Rights Foundation
Topic: The situation regarding trafficking in the north part of the island
19.30-20.30
Stéphane Malterre, journalist, France
Topic: The documentary "Chypre : les deux visages"
Showing of the film and discussion
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Morning Session: 10.00 – 13.30
Legal provisions and court procedures in connection with trafficking
Speakers
10.00-11.00
Round table discussion
• Thomas Jacobi, Journalist, France
• Denis Von Der Veid, Jurist Geneva President of Antenna International
• Prof. Kapardis, Criminologiste
• Haris Stavrakis, Lawyer
• Elena Pissaridou, STIGMA
COFFE BREAK
11.30 -12.45
Nikolai Rantchev, ([The father of a trafficking victim tells his story]
Discussion
LUNCH BREAK
Afternoon Session: 14.30 – 20.00
General theme
The Victims
Who are they ? How can they be liberated?
How are they treated after their liberation?
14.30 – 16.45
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
• Célhia de Lavarène, Founder and President of Stop Trafficking Of People (STOP), New York, USA
• Budeci Alina, LA STRADA, Moldavia
• E. Pissaridou, Stigma, Cyprus
• I.Kimionis, Lawyer - Frontis Athens, Greece
• A. Kourounis, Journalist, France
• Social Services Representatives
PROJECTON OF THE FILM «CYPRUS, VISAS OF HORROR»
Documentary by Angélique Kourounis and Thomas Jacobi, Journalists, France
Discussion
COFFEE BREAK
17.15 – 18.15
Dr Michael Korzinski,
Fondation Clinical Director Helen Bamber Foundation, London, UK
Topic: Impact on Trafficking Survivors from a Clinical Perspective
Friday, November 21, 2008
Afternoon Session: 17.15 – 19.30
General theme
Society and the Church
Legal and social aspects of trafficking in Cyprus
Intervenants / Speakers
17.15 – 18.00
Mr. Petros Clerides
Attorney General of the Republic of Cyprus
Topic : The legislation re Trafficking in Persons in Cyprus and the
involvement of the Attorney General’s office.
18.00 – 18.45
Dr. Nicos Trimikliniotis
Centre for the Study of Migration, Inter-ethnic & Labour Relations, University of
Nicosia & Symphiliosi, Nicosia, Cyprus
Topic: Trafficking, Profiteering and State Compliance: Conclusions
from Research on the Demand Side in Cyprus
18.45 – 19.30
Bishop Isaias of Tamassos and Orini, Cyprus
Topic:The potential role of the Church in combating trafficking
19.30
N.Sylikiotis
Minister of Interior of the Republic of Cyprus
