Conference: Youth at Risk of Human Trafficking
This conference will address the pressing issue of human trafficking affecting young people in Belgium, including sexual exploitation, forced criminality, and economic exploitation. It will bring together international experts, as well as Minister Yves Coppieters, responsible for Women’s Rights and Equal Opportunities, to discuss the current situation, share experiences, and highlight effective measures to protect youth. The Samilia Prize will be presented later in the evening.
What
In Belgium, an increasing number of young people are affected by human trafficking, including sexual exploitation, economic exploitation, and forced criminality. Many victims are unaware of the risks they face, and numerous cases remain unidentified, highlighting the need for prevention, early intervention, and awareness-raising among youth.
The Samilia Foundation will host a conference to shed light on these issues. The event will bring together experts from the social, judicial, and civil society sectors to discuss the current situation in Belgium, share experiences, and highlight good practices both locally and in France.
The afternoon will feature two panels: the first will examine the state of play regarding youth trafficking in Belgium, while the second will focus on concrete actions and strategies to protect young people.
The conference will be followed by a dinner during which the Samilia Prize, sponsored by the Thierry Speeckaert Foundation, will be awarded.
When
On Friday 27 March 2026.
Where
At the BNP Paribas Fortis auditorium in Brussels.
More information
You can find further details on this page.
To register, please fill in this form.