What We Do
From a labour rights perspective, GAATW Canada bridges community and scholarly expertise to address human trafficking through research, policy change, advocacy, education, and mutual partnerships.
Advocacy
We promote proven-effective anti-trafficking policy and practice among government, law enforcement, and others with decision-making power.
We collaborate with partners who respect people’s human and labour rights and advocate for approaches that will have long-term benefits for trafficked, at-risk, and anti-trafficked individuals.
Research
We gather, produce, and share peer-reviewed and community-based knowledge to create an evidence-based, labour rights-centred response to human trafficking in Canada.
We make research accessible to policymakers, the media, the general public, and others.
Partnership
We cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships that develop over time, grounded in solidarity and respect. We are mindful of barriers to participation, such as time, resources, and capacity.
We strive to ensure all partnerships are worthwhile for everyone involved.
Policy
We monitor trafficking-related issues and advise on laws, policy, and practice. We critically examine the impacts of government, law enforcement, and community-based approaches to human trafficking in Canada.
Education
We share and promote evidence-based information to advance legislative, policy, and program change on labour rights and trafficking-related issues.
How we do it
Closed
Current Projects
Organizational Capacity Building—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, and advocacy and communications.
“Is it trafficking? Examining gender-based violence among women who do informal, precarious, non-standard work”—A three-year research project conducted by GAATW Canada in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Yukon.
Current Funders
Department of Justice Canada
Houssian Foundation