International Conference - Breaking the Chains: Evidence-Based Strategies in the Fight Against Trafficking

Place:3 Kalistrate Kutateladze St., Tbilisi, Georgia

On May 21-22, Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani University will host the international conference “Breaking the Chains: Evidence-Based Strategies in Combating Human Trafficking.”

The conference is organized in cooperation with the International Consortium for Research Excellence in Human Trafficking and the Dutch National Police. It serves as a platform for academic and professional dialogue aimed at exploring what truly works in the prevention of and fight against human trafficking.

Drawing on evidence and experience from research, policy, and practice, the conference seeks to move beyond purely normative discussions and focus on approaches that demonstrate measurable impact.

Human trafficking continues to persist due to complex and interconnected dynamics, including victim vulnerability, migration pressures, labor exploitation, and organized criminal networks. Therefore, the conference will bring together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and representatives of civil society to exchange knowledge and critically assess existing responses.

Conference Topics

Submitted papers and presentations may include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

• Victim identification and assistance, including early detection, referral mechanisms, rehabilitation, and long-term reintegration;
• Prevention strategies, including community-based interventions, awareness-raising initiatives, and approaches addressing root causes and vulnerabilities;
• Combating traffickers and organized crime, including law enforcement models, cross-border cooperation, and criminal justice responses;
• Policy and systemic approaches, including national strategies, international legal frameworks, and multilateral coordination;
• Impact assessment, including methodologies and indicators used to evaluate the effectiveness, sustainability, and scalability of anti-trafficking interventions.

The conference also aims to foster cross-sector dialogue and examine both successful practices and existing gaps in efforts to combat human trafficking.

Agenda