Thank you all for attending this event! We’ll keep you posted on another upcoming human trafficking event. In the meantime, here is a brief news post on our guest Ms. Bolkovac.
Discussion on Human Trafficking in Calgary and Beyond
In celebration of the conclusion of the National Victims of Crime Week, Calgary Missional Church is proud to sponsor an evening event with Kathryn Bolkovac and ACT Alberta this Sunday.
International speaker and published author Kathryn Bolkovac’s visits Calgary to share her story and insights on human trafficking, whistleblower protection, government accountability, forced prostitution and violence against women. A former US police investigator of 12 years, Kathy served as a human rights investigator for the International Police Task Force (IPTF) in Bosnia. Kathy’s activities in these areas are highlighted in her published work “‘The Whistleblower’, Sex Trafficking, Military Contractors, and One Woman’s Fight for Justice”.
Following, the evening will conclude with a dialogue between Ms. Bolkovac and ACT Alberta on the topic of, “human trafficking, at home and beyond.” Learn more about the impact of human trafficking in our city, and discover ways you can make a difference.
**Note: The film “The Whistleblower” will not be screened.***
About:
About ACT Alberta: ACT brings together law enforcement, government ministries, non-governmental organizations and volunteers to identify and respond to human trafficking. ACT Alberta serves the needs of trafficked men, women and children and addresses international and domestic trafficking, for labour and sexual exploitation.
For more information visit their websites:www.actalberta.org & http://calgarychurch.ca
For more information on Kathryn Bolkovac visit: http://www.bolkovac.com/