0210/2024

Human Trafficking in Southeast Asia

Large numbers of people in Southeast Asia seek opportunities to improve their lives either within or outside their home country. While there are many positive benefits, the risk of exploitation is high. Many find themselves deceived or coerced into situations where they are abused and forced to live and work in poor conditions with little or no pay. Some are forced into sex work or marriages against their will, while others fall prey to the illicit organ trade.

On 16 September 2024, the Centre for Human Security and Social Change and La Trobe Asia co-hosted a panel discussion which addressed the questions:

  • How can we better understand what makes people vulnerable to human trafficking?
  • What can governments and organisations be doing to better support victims and confront the causes?
  • What roles can researchers play in helping answer these questions?

Speakers included:

  • Assoc. Professor Lisa Denney (Acting Director, Centre for Human Security and Social Change, La Trobe University)
  • Assoc. Professor Sallie Yea (Tracey Banivanua-Mar Fellow, La Trobe University)
  • Dr Elisabeth Jackson (Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Human Security and Social Change, La Trobe University)
  • Professor Bec Strating (Director, La Trobe Asia) (Chair)

You can listen to the event now on La Trobe's Asia Rising podcast via Soundcloud or any good podcast streaming platform.

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