What if some of the most common anti-trafficking awareness strategies are not as effective as we think they are? In a new guest post for Collaborative Community Solutions Victoria Curtis reflects on lessons from GAATW Canada’s *There’s a Better Way* campaign. Read it here tr.ee/oSXaNM

@gaatw.bsky.social has a new resource—Reframing narratives: Anti-trafficking from the ground up. The series includes survivor leadership, complexities of drawing on lived experience expertise & concrete strategies for promoting lived experience expertise. Read the report here: tr.ee/WJMuBl

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One week to go! Join Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women Canada, Red Response & Standing Together for a dialogue on preventing & responding to violence, exploitation & trafficking through culturally grounded, community-based approaches. May 13, 2026 12:00 - 1:30 EST Register → tr.ee/Oy4Q6w

‘Rescue’ is often seen as the solution to human trafficking—but what happens after? People need more than a moment of intervention. They need housing, income, community, and ongoing support. Explore how to move from reaction to prevention & lasting care: gaatw.ca/rethinking-r...

Common human trafficking ideas: Are they accurate? There’s lots of support for ‘awareness at any cost’, but we invite you to consider some popular, persistent human trafficking claims & how inaccurate info impacts the way we address HT & how we support victims/survivors. gaatw.ca/human-traffi...

As the BC restaurant industry prepares for FIFA 2026, GAATW Canada and researcher Ann De Shalit explore both the intentions behind anti-trafficking training and the evidence-based concerns being raised about its effectiveness and impact. tr.ee/RePQv1

Media literacy & human trafficking? There’s lots of sensationalism & misinformation out there. To prevent exploitation & support victims/survivors, we must know what's accurate versus what’s attention-grabbing. Explore how media literacy impacts victims/survivors here: tr.ee/Kkx7N5

As FIFA 2026 approaches, claims about increases in human trafficking are gaining momentum. The evidence doesn’t back it up. Accurate information is critical to support effective responses. Read our statement here: bit.ly/42nGcMB @thetyee.ca @vancouversun.bsky.social

Heard broad messages about human trafficking, but without much detail? HT is a complex problem. How do we best address it—broad awareness? Or deep understanding of risk, vulnerability, & response? See our resource & explore how we can be most effective against trafficking: tr.ee/uaIPNN

Community knowledge & evidence-based research. Policy change, advocacy, education & mutual partnerships. Effective approaches. Diverse voices. A fairer society where exploitation cannot take hold. We invite you to get to know us here => gaatw.ca/our-story/

Join us for a meaningful conversation this #VictimsWeek2026 The Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women Canada, alongside Red Response and Standing Together, invites you to join a dialogue with Indigenous community members. When: May 13, 2026 Time: 12:00–1:30 PM EST Register here: tr.ee/Oy4Q6w

Joignez vous à nous pour un échange porteur de sens cette #SemaineDesVictimes2026 Quand : 13 mai 2026 Heure : 12h00-13h30 HNE Inscrivez-vous ici : tr.ee/Oy4Q6w

Last year, we co-hosted a survivor-led webinar on anti-trafficking work & ethical engagement of those with lived experience. Panelists shared perspectives on survivor engagement, disagreement & multiple perspectives, tokenism, & meaningful support from agencies. PDF with audio: tr.ee/IX4eEr

The Office for Victims of Crime has a follow-up resource on alternatives to HT ‘red flags’: Whole-person identification strategies emphasize immediate needs, relationship building, screening best practices & connecting with communities to understand and respond to HT. Download the PDF: tr.ee/KKqUMB

Awareness: a common tool in the fight against HT. Many campaigns ask you to react—GAATW Canada is asking you to rethink. Explore both sides of the awareness campaign argument & decide what makes sense to you. Read the Beyond Trafficking and Slavery debate series: tr.ee/E4vyiD #HumanTrafficking

The Office for Victims of Crime wants to rethink ‘red flag’ indicators of human trafficking. Check out their resource and watch their webinar recording for service providers to learn more about ID-ing HT and the impacts on victims/survivors. Read here: tr.ee/PEwUji Watch here: tr.ee/lDGLcm

Our recent webinar explores findings from “Is It Trafficking?, Examining Gender-Based Violence Among Racialized and Migrant Women in Precarious and Informal Labour”. Watch the replay: gaatw.ca/is-it-traffi... #HumanTrafficking #MigrantRights #LabourRights

We’ve mentioned that anti-trafficking ‘red flags’ don’t work well for identifying human trafficking. Check out SWAN Vancouver’s resource—Rethinking Red Flags—to learn more. PDF link here: tr.ee/cBp31O Check back soon for more on awareness-raising campaigns & their effectiveness.

Many anti-trafficking efforts come from a place of concern—but not all of them lead to meaningful support for victims and survivors. There’s a Better Way explores what isn’t working in popular anti-trafficking approaches, and why. Because safety, dignity, and long-term support matter.

Anti-trafficking awareness campaigns aim to teach people about HT and how to identify it using ‘red flags’. So what’s the problem? See Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women Canada’s resource to explore what these campaigns might be missing—and why it matters. Resource here: bit.ly/3NpwfdO

Who are seen as victims of trafficking? How does anti-trafficking funding determine this? What are the implications for support? Read our summary and join our webinar on March 26 to explore these questions. Summary: bit.ly/4spWRuv Register for the webinar: bit.ly/402WZU9

What is human trafficking? A simple question without a simple answer. See Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women Canada’s resource on what trafficking is, what it isn’t, and how we can prevent it by addressing all the ways people are exploited in everyday life. Resource here: bit.ly/3NLppPT

Read Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women Canada’s full report on gender-based violence in precarious, informal, and non-standard labour sectors in Canada. Join our research launch webinar Thurs, Mar 26, 9–10am PST. Full report: bit.ly/40eBks7 Register to attend: bit.ly/402WZU9

Upcoming webinar—March 26, 9-10am PST. We’ll discuss our research on gender-based violence among racialized/migrant women in various labour sectors, exploring determinations of HT & how effective legislative/service frameworks are in addressing women’s needs. Register: bit.ly/402WZU9

Details about the Epstein files have been deeply disturbing. Many people may be wondering what to do at a time like this. Outrage alone will not create justice. But informed, collective action just might. We all have a part to play. Read our blog post to learn more. Read here: bit.ly/471g9NR

The Epstein news has been emotional. We at GAATW Canada feel it, too. We want to step up as a leader in anti-HT advocacy that meets victim & survivor needs. For NHTAD, we address systemic failures and ongoing injustices exposed by the Epstein case, and the relevance in Canada: bit.ly/4tHG5YN

Human trafficking is a complex issue. To effectively address it, we need to connect, coordinate, and differentiate responses across sectors and regions. This is why GAATW Canada convened a working meeting last year, with allies from across the country. Read the report here: bit.ly/4bhG2fk

December 18th is International Migrants Day. We stand in solidarity with migrants in Canada against increasing racism and discrimination, and declining support for newcomers. Immigration policies should prioritize safety, dignity, and inclusion. Read our statement here: bit.ly/4anLHQP

Today is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. We stand in solidarity with sex workers. We mourn the lives lost to anti-sex work bias. We demand systemic change to create a world where sex workers are respected, supported, and safe. Read our statement here: bit.ly/4p4WPWr

The World Cup is coming and so is the myth about human trafficking. It’s time to end that myth and focus on what really matters: worker rights and action against labour exploitation in global sporting events. Read GAATW Canada’s statement here: bit.ly/3KwsS3c

Oversimplified “rescue” narratives of human trafficking do not address root causes of exploitation, producing stereotypes and short-term solutions that ignore survivors’ unique experiences. We need flexible and diverse support to fortify communities against exploitation.

Radical feminists and religious groups got into bed together once. Now they're broadening the affair, says @gaatw.bsky.social www.opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-tr...

Experiences of exploitation vary. One solution won’t help everyone. Organizations already doing good work in their communities know what’s needed. Indigenous communities may need culturally safe care; temporary workers may need better visa options. Needs are different. Responses should reflect that.

Blame and hate towards immigrants and refugees has increased and government support has declined. Stand with us. Show your support for immigrants and refugees, because we know we’re better together and that immigrant and refugee rights prevent trafficking! Join CCR's campaign: bit.ly/3WMJJ4r

Winnipeg, MB GAATW CA hosted a national meeting with Indigenous, migrant workers, sex workers, trafficking survivors & 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders. The meeting centred people often excluded from decision-making & are best positioned to drive change against violence, exploitation, and trafficking in Canada.

Human trafficking survivors are invited to speak in ways that align with others’ expectations, rather than being supported to share on their own terms. GAATW CA & Collaborative Community Solutions co-hosted a conversation shaped by survivors, not just about survivors. See resource at bit.ly/4nn0QW9

This important piece challenges the reflex to rely on criminal justice solutions, even when better options exist, like funding trusted community groups. Let’s amplify evidence-based coverage and push for smarter, more effective anti-trafficking responses. @thetyee.ca #trafficking

If you only read one article today, make it this one.

Mistakes happen in anti-trafficking work. We must learn from them

We are joining nearly 200 organizations in calling on Prime Minister Carney to Withdraw Bill-2. This Bill would put more people’s lives at risk, and allow for human rights abuses, it must be rejected.

Law enforcement alone will never stop modern slavery

"This field is chewing people up and spitting them out. It also doesn’t reflect nearly enough about what does and does not work to make sustained progress, and as a result it’s constantly reinventing the wheel." Dina Haynes is on fire for @beyondslavery.bsky.social

The journal's Editor Borislav Gerasimov spoke with @joelquirk.bsky.social about what has changed in anti-trafficking work over the past 20 years, whether the anti-trafficking "movement" is learning, and what might lie ahead... www.opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-tr... #humantrafficking

Ten years ago, we decided to place trafficking at the centre of our analysis. We made the wrong decision. 🧵 ✍️ @joelquirk.bsky.social @drellac.bsky.social & Cameron Thibos bit.ly/3ZmPRBY

We are co-hosting a different kind of conversation for #VictimsWeek2025 - one shaped by survivors, not just about survivors. Join us for a survivor-led conversation that will rethink how we engage in anti-trafficking work with individuals with lived experience. Register at bit.ly/42DNay5

For years, the U.S. has led global anti-trafficking efforts - but where did the money go? A new study shows most funding focused on reactive responses, not root causes like poverty or inequality. Now, with foreign aid cuts, those root causes will worsen. Read: bit.ly/3XFsq69 @atrjournal.bsky.social

"A unique theatre production will invite audiences in Guelph, Ont., and Toronto to step onto the stage this fall and rewrite the stories of exploited and mistreated migrant workers in Canada." www.catholicregister.org/item/1838-ha...

It's time for Canada to chart its own course on human #trafficking. Learn more in our latest blog post at gaatw.ca/item/why-can...