Dear Sebastian,
I loved your idea of having a concert! I think MTV Europe had a very successful campaign last year, EXIT Campaign, on human trafficking. How to incorporate this issue in pop culture for the youth who are at risk of being trafficked is very important. We are seeing UNESCO's pop concert in Thailand, Bollywood in India, and MTV campaign in Southeastern Europe.
On the note of trafficking between Moldova and Romania, have you seen the film, Bucharest Express? It was about the trafficking business and how government corruption is fueling this business in Moldova. I think showing this film in the region would help raise awareness. Of course, since it touches on government corruption and mafia issues, we will need strong support from governments to run a major campaign on this issue. What is your assessment? Any political will from these governments?
Wenchi Yu Perkins, Anti-Trafficking and Human Rights Program Manager,
Vital Voices Global Partnership
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