Human Trafficking in Aviation

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimates that there are 50 million people worldwide in modern slavery in 2021 and IOM case data shows that 80% of international human trafficking journeys cross through official border points including airports. With this in mind, this round-table discussion will address the underlying causes of human trafficking in general and consider what aviation stakeholders are doing to address the challenge of human trafficking.

Speakers

• Prof. Francois Crépeau
  UN Special Rappoteur on Human Rights of Migrants (2011-2017)

• Prof. Michel Veuthey
  Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta

• Linda Ristagno
  Assistant Director, External Affairs (IATA)

• Martin Maurino
  Technical Officer, Global Aviation Safety (ICAO)

• Youla Alhaddadin
  Senior Advisor on Trafficking in Persons (OHCHR)

Moderated by:

• Prof. Martine De Serres
  Adjunct Professor (McGill University)