2011 was a remarkable year for women’s rights. For the first time, women were appointed to the top posts at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Three outstanding women were also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Not only that, the new Chief Prosecutor of the ICC is also an Ambassador for the Global Call to Action Against Poverty.

No one has the right to enslave another, writes Bridget Tan. Governments and people must act now to end human trafficking in all its forms.

Child prostitution and human trafficking are modern slavery. The roots of these evils lie in poverty and exploitation. But the solutions are within our grasp. Join us on Tuesday 17 January for this very important discussion.

Child prostitution and human trafficking are forms of modern slavery. The roots of these evils lie in poverty and exploitation. But the solutions are within our grasp. Learn more about the issues and what each of us can do.