17 October 2024- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

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APT Ireland members attended the events at the Famine Memorial Stone, Custom House Quay in Dublin Ireland’s Docklands, to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 17 October 2024.

Both Brian O’ Toole and Eilis Coe, rsc, spoke at the event, about the nexus between poverty and human trafficking. Other  speakers included representatives from the migrant communities, the traveller communities, those in Direct Provision and also we heard from a Palestinian national.

Eilis shared that a victim of human trafficking is afraid to speak publicly because of both the trauma endured and the ongoing fear for one’s life.

Eilis explained to the men present to consider that without demand, there is no supply.

Eilis spoke directly to the young people present, to be wary of trickery, gifts and attention, warning them to speak up and to speak out.

Eilis gave a powerful testimony for those who cannot appear front & centre to speak for themselves.

Clearly victims of human trafficking are amongst the furthest and so many at the event were surprised to know that human trafficking is a reality in Ireland.

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