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Join us online on 23 April to examine what exploitation of (migrant) workers looks like in Finland and Australia, and how responsible recruitment is currently being supported and implemented. Speakers will highlight differences and similarities between the two countries and share promising responses to tackle exploitation and modern slavery. Prominent experts from both countries will provide concrete examples and solutions.

After introductions, the webinar will begin with a set of presentations, followed by an expert panel discussion and audience Q&A.

Expert panelists include:

• Ms. Saara Haapasaari: Sustainability Specialist with the European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control, affiliated with the United Nations (HEUNI). Saara is responsible for HEUNI’s work on corporate responsibility.
• Dr. Mark Zirnsak: Senior Social Justice Advocate with the Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania’s Justice and International Mission in Australia. Mark is a member of five of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility stakeholder working groups with the Australian Government, and is also on the Australian Government’s Modern Slavery Expert Advisory Group and the Attorney General’s National Roundtable on Slavery and Human Trafficking.
• Ms. Pia Marttila: Coordinating Senior Advisor at Victim Support Finland, the main NGO providing specialised support for victims of labour exploitation in Finland. Pia is an expert in exploitation in the Finnish agricultural sector and about their helpline for seasonal workers.
• Mr. Santeri Ojala: Manager of International Operations of Work in Finland at Business Finland. Work in Finland is a public initiative aiming to attract more international talent to Finland. Santeri is in charge of developing talent attraction in source countries (incl. India, Vietnam, Brazil, the Philippines), including measures related to responsible recruitment. He also represents Work in Finland in the Finnish government’s multi-stakeholder advisory board on action against labour exploitation.

Presentations

1. Labour exploitation and recruitment in Finland

Presenter: Ms. Saara Haapasaari

2. Challenges of ethical recruitment in Australia

Presenter: Dr Mark Zirnsak

Location

Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser

Part of the webinar series ‘Down Under and Up North: Modern Slavery Discussions between Australian and Finland’

In 2024, the European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control, affiliated with the United Nations (HEUNI), and the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) are co-hosting a series of webinars as an information exchange between the Northern and Southern hemispheres on modern slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation. The aim is to showcase the expertise of both institutes, examine the similarities and differences in experiences and challenges, and highlight promising practices in tackling modern slavery.

Stay tuned for more webinars throughout the year!

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