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SUMMARY:Symposium on Anti-human Trafficking at Sporting and Other Large Events.
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join the Alliance to End Human Trafficking for a timely symposium on anti-human trafficking at sporting and other large events. \nAs major events continue to grow in scale and impact\, so do the risks associated with exploitation. This session will bring together leading voices across law\, healthcare\, advocacy\, and community response to explore practical strategies for prevention and collaboration. \nEvent Details:Date: April 29\, 2026Location: Connelly Cinema\, Villanova University800 E Lancaster Ave\, Villanova\, PARefreshments: 5:00–5:15 PMProgram: 5:15–6:30 PM \nFeatured Speakers: \n\n\nMeaghan Patterson\, SSJ\, MSW \n\n\nShea M. Rhodes\, Esq. \n\n\nJohn-Michael Lander \n\n\nCatherine Curley\, PhD\, RN \n\n\nKarissa Wenk \n\n\n  \nHosted in collaboration with the Sisters of Saint Joseph\, the Sisters\, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary\, and Dawn’s Place\, this symposium offers an opportunity to engage with experts and strengthen prevention efforts ahead of major global sporting events. \nWe hope you will join us. \nDownload flyer here.
URL:https://alliancetoendhumantrafficking.org/aeht-event/symposium-on-anti-human-trafficking-at-sporting-and-other-large-events/
LOCATION:Connelly Cinema\, Villanova University\, Connelly Center\, 800 E Lancaster Ave\, Villanova\, PA\, 19085\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Global Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Summit “PAINTING OUR TOWNS PURPLE”
DESCRIPTION:Location: Shultz Center – 4019 Boulevard Center Dr.\, Jacksonville\, FL. 32207\nDates: October 22nd – 24th\, 2026\nPresent By: Global Domestic Violence Human Trafficking Task Force Network\nHosted by: Open Arms Against Abuse Services – \nPamela Smith – Payton\, Founder/Executive Director \nMission Statement\nOur mission is to strengthen global partnerships\, advance survivor‑centered policies\, and empower communities through education\, prevention\, and coordinated action. \nSummit Theme\n“Breaking the Silence: Global Unity Against Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking” This theme highlights the urgent need for collective responsibility and coordinated global action. It calls on governments\, advocates\, survivors\, and communities worldwide to unite in ending abuse and advancing safety\, equality\, and justice for all. \nBoard Members: \nPresident: Pamela Smith Payton\nVice President: Katherine Moore\nSecretary: Lakechia Moore\nDirector of Event Strategy & Logistics: Julia Martinez\nIT Program Director: Thomas Sweates\nCommunity Advocate: Maxine Fergerson\nPolicy & Legislation Director: Christabella Robinson\nHousing Director: David Smith\nGrant Writer: Andy Bradwells \nBoard Members: \nAlice Karanja – Kenya\, Africa\nJoseph DeLuca – Nevada\, U.S.A.\nMeg Grant – Pennsylvania\, U.S.A.\nDr. Theresa Gamble – Wakefield\, Fl. \nGlobal Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Summit Partners\nBeeyond Advocates – Nevada\, U.S.A.\nJulia Martinez\, Founder/Executive Director\nHumanity Network – Uganda\, Africa\nJuliana Kifola\, Founder\, Latim Stephen\, Director\nPink Gender Watch – Kenya\, Africa\nAlice Karanja\, Founder/Executive Director\nProtective Moms – North Carolina\, U.S.A.\nKatherine Moore\, Founder/Executive Director\nVictorias Children\, Wisconsin\nJennifer Allen\, Founder\nstandbythechildren@gmail.com\nWar Aide – Nigeria\, Africa\n(Trauma Informed Practices) \nFaith Based Advisory Leaders\nGreater True Vine F.B.H. – Elder Charles Beamer\nHouse for the Nations – Angel Nater\, Orlando\, Fl\nOpen Arms Community Church – Martin Palmer\, Jacksonville Fl \nOpportunities for Participation:\n•Serving as a Q&A panelist\n•Participating in a roundtable discussion\n•Presenting as a keynote or featured speaker\n•Facilitating a workshop or training session\n•Sharing lived experience or survivor‑centered insight\n•Offering professional or community‑based expertise \nSummit Overview\nThe Global Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Summit brings together Advocates\, Survivors\, Policymakers\, Educators\, Service Providers\, Faith Based to confront the urgent and interconnected issues of domestic violence\, gender‑based violence\, and human trafficking. \nSummit Purpose\nThis summit serves as a dynamic platform for education\, collaboration\, and policy development. It features keynote speakers\, survivor‑led panels\, interactive workshops\, and solution‑driven roundtables designed to inspire action\, elevate survivor voices\, and advance meaningful global change. \nObjectives\n1. Raise Awareness of the global impact\, prevalence\, and long‑term consequences of\ndomestic and gender‑based violence.\n2. Promote Collaboration among government agencies\, NGOs\, survivor‑led\norganizations\, and international networks.\n3. Develop Policy Recommendations that strengthen prevention\, protection\, and\nprosecution efforts worldwide.\n4. Empower Survivors to share their experiences\, shape meaningful dialogue\, and\ninform sustainable global solutions.\n5. Provide Training and Capacity Building for professionals\, advocates\, and community\nleaders to strengthen effective response and prevention strategies. \nKey Statistics (2024–2025 Data)\nViolence Against Women:\n• 1 in 3 women (30%) worldwide experience physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime\, most often by an intimate partner (WHO).\n• 1 in 4 women (26%) have experienced intimate partner violence specifically (WHO).\n• 1 in 10 girls have experienced forced sexual acts before age 18 (UNICEF).\n• 60% of female homicides are committed by an intimate partner or family member (UN\nWomen). \nViolence Against Men:\n• 1 in 6 men report experiencing domestic abuse in their lifetime (UN Women).\n• Men are less likely to report sexual violence\, but global estimates suggest 8% of men\nexperience sexual violence other than by a partner (WHO).\nSexual Violence: (General Population)\n• Conflict‑related sexual violence continues to rise\, with women and girls representing\nthe majority of documented cases (UN Security Council Report).\n• Humanitarian crises significantly increased risk\, with displaced women and girls\nfacing rates of sexual violence up to 3 times higher than non‑displaced populations\n(UNHCR). (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. It is the UN agency\nresponsible for protecting refugees\, displaced people\, and stateless individuals\, and for\nsupporting countries in providing shelter\, safety\, and long‑term solutions. \nChildren & Adolescents:\n• 1 in 4 children experience physical\, sexual\, or emotional violence before age 18.\n( WHO).\n• Child sexual abuse affects 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 13 boys globally\n(CDC/WHO Meta‑analysis).\n• Online exploitation cases have surged\, with reports increasing by over 80% since\n2020 (INTERPOL). \nEconomic Impact\n• Domestic violence costs the global economy an estimated $1.5 trillion annually\, equal\nto 2% of global GDP (World Bank).
URL:https://alliancetoendhumantrafficking.org/aeht-event/the-global-domestic-violence-and-human-trafficking-summit-painting-our-towns-purple/
LOCATION:4019 Boulevard Center Dr.\, Jacksonville\, FL. 32207\, 4019 Boulevard Center Dr.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32207\, United States
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