A virtual resource to challenge stereotypes and myths about human trafficking in Colombia

Written on 14 October 2022.

Corporación Espacios de Mujer, Colombia launched the Virtual Travel Suitcase, an innovative pedagogical methodology that, in an audiovisual way, aims to challenge stereotypes and myths about human trafficking, raising awareness in the community about the importance of combating this serious violation of human rights.

The “Suitcase” has three sections:

1. Trataguía (“trafficking guide”). This section presents concepts and definitions related to human trafficking (migration, smuggling of migrants, commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents, prostitution), provides key elements for the identification of cases and the deconstruction of myths surrounding human trafficking, provides tips for self-care, and informs about the assistance routes within the existing regulations and services in Colombia for the restoration of the rights of victims.
2. Tratamundi (“trafficking world”). This section consists of an Interactive game which provides key elements for the prevention, identification of human trafficking and support to victims.
3. Cibertrata (“online”). This section provides documents, video clips, studies, and audio resources, that are useful to deepen one’s knowledge about human trafficking.