GAATW’s feminist knowledge building approach centres participatory and collaborative learning processes which help us create evidence based on the lived experiences of migrants and trafficked persons to strengthen advocacy, and guide rights-based policy changes. Much of GAATW’s research has been collaborative and action-oriented, feeding local or international change processes.

Members’ involvement in research projects maximises the knowledge and experience within the Alliance and ensures that research activities are relevant. In general, our research prioritises documenting women’s experiences and agency in order to advance global anti-trafficking discourses, strengthen our advocacy messages, create a sound evidence base with the objective of promoting and protecting the human rights of trafficked persons and migrants, and expand knowledge in under-researched areas.