2010 marked the end of GAATW’s 2008-2010 activity cycle. During this year, we completed many of the priorities we outlined at the end of 2007.
Reassessing the anti-trafficking terrain and strengthening the Alliance
During the first part of this activity cycle, there was an effort to reassess the anti-trafficking terrain and our role within the anti-trafficking arena. Over the past 3 years, there was a concerted effort to strengthen the Alliance, and the links between regional priorities and the work of the International Secretariat. In 2008-2009, GAATW held four regional consultations. In 2009-2010, GAATW organised a feminist participatory action research initiative with 12 Member Organisations and allies.
Our Alliance strengthening work also involved direct engagement with self-organised groups. GAATW has always highlighted the pivotal role of women directly affected by trafficking and/or anti-trafficking measures (such as trafficking survivors, migrant women, sex workers, rural women, women workers, and returnee migrants). Over the past few years, this has involved organising capacity-building activities, producing advocacy products, facilitating organising efforts, and providing material and educational support.