Join the conversation! On 7 March 2025, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the Government of Catalonia are hosting a webinar on human trafficking and labour exploitation as part of the EU-Belong Knowledge Transfer Cluster on How People Work and Create.

Date: 7 March 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM CET

About the Webinar

This webinar will explore the challenges and best practices in tackling human trafficking and labour exploitation across European regions. Experts will examine why trafficking happens, present a case study from Catalonia, and discuss how Pomerania (Poland) is addressing the issue.

The webinar is aimed at policymakers, administrative personnel, and regional stakeholders working on migration-related topics.

On the Agenda 

• Trafficking for Labour Exploitation: A General Overview
  Ms Giovanna Leuzzi (PhD Researcher, Universitat de Barcelona) – Expert in European and local policies on human trafficking, providing insights into the European and Catalonian context.
• Agricultural Campaigns and the Agri-Food Sector: The Case of Catalonia
  Ms Júlia Olarieta (Fruita amb Justícia Social) – Activist working to support and empower migrant workers in the agri-food sector through a mobile information and advice service across Ponent (Catalonia).
• Good Practice from Poland: The Pomerania Region’s Approach
  Pomerania Region Representative (EU-Belong Project Partner) – Overview of migration policy in Pomerania, their EU-Belong pilot project, and future actions to combat trafficking and support victims.
• Q&A Session

Join us for this insightful discussion and gain valuable knowledge on combating human trafficking and supporting victims across Europe.