What we Do

From a labour rights perspective, GAATW Canada addresses human trafficking through research, policy, advocacy, education, and reciprocal collaboration.

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Advocacy

We promote evidence-based anti-trafficking policy and practice among decision makers.

We strategically engage human and labour rights-informed partners who are respectful of the agency of at-risk and trafficked persons and advocate for systems change within the Canadian anti-trafficking landscape.

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Research

We collect, produce, and share peer-reviewed and community-based knowledge to create an evidentiary base for a labour rights-centred response to human trafficking in Canada.

We make research accessible to policymakers, the media, the general public, and others.

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Reciprocal Collaboration

We cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships that develop over time, grounded in solidarity and respect. Instead of adopting top-down approaches, we are mindful of barriers to participation, such as time, resources, and capacity. We are interested in collaborative efforts where everyone involved gains value from a reciprocal exchange.

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Policy

We monitor emerging trafficking-related issues and advise on legislation, policy, and practice. We critically examine the impacts of government, law enforcement, and community-based approaches to human trafficking in Canada.

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Education

We facilitate the exchange of evidence-based information through the thoughtful positioning of our analysis and perspectives to advance legislative, policy, and program change on labour rights and trafficking-related issues.

How we do it

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GAATW Canada provides a national voice and labour rights approach to anti-trafficking policy and practice through research, advocacy, and public education.

Current Projects

Rethinking Engagement and Storytelling in Anti-Trafficking Work: A Survivor-Led Conversation was a Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2025 impactful conversation on ethical engagement.

The Organizational Capacity Building project is a one-and-a-half-year initiative aimed at revitalizing GAATW Canada and strengthening our capacity in the following key areas: governance and human resources, strategic planning, advocacy and communications.

“Is it trafficking? Examining gender-based violence among women who do informal, precarious, non-standard work” is a three-year research project GAATW Canada is conducting in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Yukon.

Current Funders

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Department of Justice Canada

Houssian Foundation