(5)We need a united community that is rooted as much in hope, as in realism to make sure we make the most of them.

(4) There are some amazing opportunities ahead: the EU Directive revision, the international recommendations on meaningful survivor inclusion, and moving from addressing to eradicating demand that fosters sexual exploitation.

(3)anti-trafficking field. Every speaker brought an equal amount of passion and expertise, which made for engaging conversations and inspiration for the season ahead.

(2)Our keynote, Ambassador Anna Ekstedt, although online, made the message pierce through. Also, our moderators Tatiana Kotlyarenko and Jacob Flärdhwere absolutely brilliant in weaving a picture that inspired both hope and an urgency to ensure effective and clear reforms in the

(1)"There are not enough words to express the gratitude for our partners: ambassador Therese Hydén & the team from the Embassy of Sweden in Romania on behalf of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and IOM - UN Migration Romania.

🔵 We can all  agree that any sexual act without consent is violence 🔵 Exit programs are also very important, as is asking survivors for guidance and help 🔵 It is essential to help turn victims into survivors

unfortunately have to feel and live with - that is why eradicating demand is so important 🔵 No boy is born with the will to use and exploit other women, so a starting point is teaching boys to not grow up and want to do this

🔵 Cooperation is the key. The agency promotes a multi-sectoral and integrated approach when it comes to combating human trafficking .

🔵Romania fully supports the process of the revision of the EU Directive, and takes a  strong stand on the criminalization of knowing use, the inclusion of forced marriages and illegal adoptions and tackling internet and technology facilitated exploitation

what we learned from them is that they have many barriers when it comes to reintegration, like, for example, not having access to social benefits.