U.S. Embassy Launches Film Series on Trafficking in Persons
November 26, 2007
On November 26 at the American Center in Nicosia, the U.S. Embassy launched a two-week film series spotlighting the global problem of Trafficking in Persons with the showing of the documentary Frontline: Sex Slaves. Ambassador Ronald L. Schlicher introduced the evening and underscored the gravity of the global problem of human trafficking, which amounts to a €7.7 billion euro industry worldwide.
After the screening, Dr. Juliette Dickstein, the Embassy’s Bicommunal Coordinator, led discussion with the audience with Nicoletta Charalambidou from KISA and Mine Yucel from Prologue Consulting. The group also took questions from the audience and explained how those interested could become involved in combatting the trafficking problem.
U.S. Embassy Keeps the Spotlight on Trafficking in Persons Problem
with Second Night of Film Series
November 29, 2007
On Thursday, November 29, U.S. Embassy Nicosia hosted the second night of a five-night film series on the global problem of trafficking in persons with the showing of the dramatic feature film, Lilja 4-Ever. H.E. British High Commissioner Peter Millett began the evening's program with a speech. High Commissioner Millett stressed that trafficking of people is one modern form of slavery, and noted that each year an estimated 600,000 to 820,000 men, women and children are trafficked across international borders, the majority for commercial sexual exploitation. Following the screening, Embassy Political Officer Amy Dahm led a discussion on trafficking, which included a discussion on external factors that often lead victims into the types of vulnerable situations that often lead to trafficking. The audience took the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session with Ms. Dahm that provided the audience with information on how they could get involved in fighting the crime of trafficking. The film series continues on December 3 with the showing of Inhuman Traffic with Angelina Jolie.
Read High Commissioner Millett's speech Photo gallery from November 29
Do you want your MTV?
U.S. Embassy Raises Awareness of Trafficking
With Help from MTV Exit
December 3, 2007
On Monday December 3, Embassy Nicosia continued its film series on trafficking in persons with the showing of two MTV produced films: Parallel Lives and Inhuman Traffic featuring Angelina Jolie. The evening's program began with a speech by H. E. the French Ambassador Nicolas Galey, who spoke about his government's strong commitment to the fight against trafficking in human beings. Ambassador Galey's speech was followed by a talk given by Mr. Andreas Constantinou of the Ministry of the Interior of the Government of Cyprus. Mr. Constantinou outlined the efforts of his Ministry to raise awareness and combat trafficking.
Then, following the screening of the two films, the director of the MTV Europe Foundation, Mr. Thomas Ehr was on hand to explain the work that MTV is doing to combat trafficking. Mr. Ehr explained that MTV's target audience is in the age range of 18-24, which is often the most targeted group in regard to trafficking. In order to appeal to this age group, he explained that MTV has come up with the cutting-edge "MTV Exit" multimedia campaign, which uses documentaries, live events, and cutting edge dramatic programs and public service announcements to raise awareness and reduce demande within this age group.
The evening concluded with a lengthy question and answer session and a discussion among the audience. The film series will continue on December 6 with the showing of the film Human Trafficking.
Embassy Nicosia Focuses on Role of Law Enforcement
at Fourth Night of Film Series on Trafficking in Persons
December 7, 2007
On December 7, Embassy Nicosia held the fourth night of its film series on trafficking in persons with the showing of the film Human Trafficking starring Mira Sorvino and Donald Sutherland. As this film strongly captures the story of those working in law enforcement and depicts the ways that they combat trafficking, this evening had a focus on police and law enforcement.
On hand to speak this evening was Ms. Rita Superman of the Cyprus Police's Anti-Trafficking Unit. Ms. Superman explained to the audience the way that the trafficking cycle works, and the methods that traffickers often use to trap their victims. Ms. Superman also explained the efforts of her unit to fight the crime of trafficking and aid the victims. Following her talk, she also answered questions from audience members.
The film series concludes on Monday December 10, with the showing of Women Trafficking and Frontline: Sex Slaves. Two journalists will be on hand that evening to talk about the role that the media plays in spotlighting the trafficking problem.
Embassy Nicosia Concludes Trafficking in Persons
Film Series with Spotlight on Role of the Media
December 10, 2007
On December 10, Embassy Nicosia wrapped-up its 5 night Trafficking in Persons Film Series with the screening of the documentaries Women Trafficking and Frontline: Sex Slaves. As both documentaries were investigative journalism pieces, this night had a special focus on the role that the media plays in putting a spotlight on the problem. In between the screeninbg of the two films Demetra Molyva of The Cyprus Weekly and Dr. Filiz Besim of Yeniduzen addressed the crowd and then engaged in a question and answer session with the audience. Organized to highlight gender violence, the film series ran from November 26 to December 10, showed 6 films and had 11 speakers.
On November 26 at the American Center in Nicosia, the U.S. Embassy launched a two-week film series spotlighting the global problem of Trafficking in Persons with the showing of the documentary Frontline: Sex Slaves. Ambassador Ronald L. Schlicher introduced the evening and underscored the gravity of the global problem of human trafficking, which amounts to a €7.7 billion euro industry worldwide. 
On Thursday, November 29, U.S. Embassy Nicosia hosted the second night of a five-night film series on the global problem of trafficking in persons with the showing of the dramatic feature film, Lilja 4-Ever. H.E. British High Commissioner Peter Millett began the evening's program with a speech. High Commissioner Millett stressed that trafficking of people is one modern form of slavery, and noted that each year an estimated 600,000 to 820,000 men, women and children are trafficked across international borders, the majority for commercial sexual exploitation. Following the screening, Embassy Political Officer Amy Dahm led a discussion on trafficking, which included a discussion on external factors that often lead victims into the types of vulnerable situations that often lead to trafficking. The audience took the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session with Ms. Dahm that provided the audience with information on how they could get involved in fighting the crime of trafficking. The film series continues on December 3 with the showing of Inhuman Traffic with Angelina Jolie. 
On Monday December 3, Embassy Nicosia continued its film series on trafficking in persons with the showing of two MTV produced films: Parallel Lives and Inhuman Traffic featuring Angelina Jolie. The evening's program began with a speech by H. E. the French Ambassador Nicolas Galey, who spoke about his government's strong commitment to the fight against trafficking in human beings. Ambassador Galey's speech was followed by a talk given by Mr. Andreas Constantinou of the Ministry of the Interior of the Government of Cyprus. Mr. Constantinou outlined the efforts of his Ministry to raise awareness and combat trafficking. 
Then, following the screening of the two films, the director of the MTV Europe Foundation, Mr. Thomas Ehr was on hand to explain the work that MTV is doing to combat trafficking. Mr. Ehr explained that MTV's target audience is in the age range of 18-24, which is often the most targeted group in regard to trafficking. In order to appeal to this age group, he explained that MTV has come up with the cutting-edge "MTV Exit" multimedia campaign, which uses documentaries, live events, and cutting edge dramatic programs and public service announcements to raise awareness and reduce demande within this age group. 
On December 10, Embassy Nicosia wrapped-up its 5 night Trafficking in Persons Film Series with the screening of the documentaries Women Trafficking and Frontline: Sex Slaves. As both documentaries were investigative journalism pieces, this night had a special focus on the role that the media plays in putting a spotlight on the problem. In between the screeninbg of the two films Demetra Molyva of The Cyprus Weekly and Dr. Filiz Besim of Yeniduzen addressed the crowd and then engaged in a question and answer session with the audience. Organized to highlight gender violence, the film series ran from November 26 to December 10, showed 6 films and had 11 speakers.
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