Human Trafficking

March 31, 2011, Dubai, UAE – On the 4^th day of Insight Dubai 60 students from other universities around the world almost represents 30 different countries along with 60 Emirati students from Dubai Women’s College discussed different topics on Human Trafficking.

Students were divided into eight different groups in order to discuss the concerns and causes of human trafficking. Besides, groups were asked to produce posters using their own creativity in purpose of raising awareness and finding solutions for this issue.

Dr. Azhar from Dubai Foundation for Women and Children joined the conference and discussed the different types human trafficking in UAE and how they occur, as she also shared her personal experiences working with victims of human trafficking. Amanda Oakes from the United States said,” Dr. Azhar’s presentation was very interactive, and many conference participants were able to contribute to a discussion about ways to decrease victims of trafficking”.

At the end of the session a staff member at Dubai Women’s College mentioned that the students made a wonderful job in presenting valuable information and giving good solutions, based on the excellent job that the students ended up with; Dr. Azhar asked if she could use the posters in the coming conference on human trafficking. Some students also mentioned that they benefit a lot from this session and learned more about human trafficking and the reason behind it.