Key points:
- A new IOM information campaign, ‘Does this sound familiar to you?’ was presented in Ukraine.
- The campaign focuses on the risks of exploitation and human trafficking.
- A mirror installation depicting typical scenarios of exploitation was unveiled at Kyiv Central Station.
- The Ministry of Social Policy emphasised the increased risks during wartime and the importance of partnership.
- The campaign provides information on how to get help, including the National Hotline 527 and the website stoptrafficking.org.
- The installation will be on display in Kyiv until 22 December, after which it will travel to other cities.
A new information campaign, ‘Does this sound familiar to you?’, was presented on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery in Ukraine. It was initiated by the International Organisation for Migration, the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine, with the support of the Government of Sweden. The aim of the campaign is to remind society of the real risks of exploitation, which often go unnoticed, and to help people recognise the danger in time.
The launch was accompanied by the opening of a themed installation at the Point of Invincibility at Kyiv Central Railway Station. The space is designed in a mirror format, where visitors can see common recruitment patterns and promises that mask potentially dangerous situations. Next to it is a symbolic lighthouse and information materials about available support tools.
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Deputy Minister of Social Policy Inna Solodka says that modern forms of slavery have not disappeared. According to her, the war has significantly increased the vulnerability of Ukrainians, who are more often exposed to the risks of exploitation due to forced displacement. She stressed that effective counteraction to human trafficking is only possible with the cooperation of state institutions, international partners and the public sector.
The campaign was created to make the signs of danger visible and understandable to every Ukrainian. One of the key tools is the national toll-free hotline 527, where you can get advice if you suspect exploitation or human trafficking. Additional resources, advice and contacts are available at stoptrafficking.org.
The installation at the Central Station will run until 22 December. After that, the exhibition will be presented in ten more cities in Ukraine to reach as many people as possible and raise awareness in the regions.
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