On March 22nd, IBN held a Human Trafficking Conference in Belfast. This was an exciting event uniting members of Women’s Aid, Migrant Help, the PSNI, the government, and many other charities and individuals whose joint ambition is to stop human trafficking. We have already posted notes from Lauran Bethell’s evening talk, but we wanted to also gather some of the attendee’s thoughts and find out how the events had enriched their passion. Our first wonderful sharer is…
Brittany Robinson is a student at Queen’s University Belfast and Belfast Bible College from Detroit, Michigan. She is in the third year of a theology degree.
Why did you decide to go along?
When I heard there was going to be a human trafficking conference in Belfast I knew I had to go. I have been researching for a long time now and this year I have been writing my dissertation on it. The title is “A missiological and theological approach to human trafficking“, so when I saw that the evening event was about what the faith community can do, I got really excited.
What did you learn at the event?
I felt like I re-learned a lot. Lauran covered a really broad amount of information about what is going on with trafficking and I have written a section of my dissertation on that. It was great to hear someone speak on it!
How has your resolve or passion changed as a result?
I have felt so encouraged ever since the event. After spending hours studying and writing about human trafficking, it was so refreshing to sit in a room of people wanting to know more and to know what they can do about it. Hearing Lauran speak felt amazing because it reminded me that I am not alone in wanting to see trafficking end. The evening was a real confirmation that this is what I want to do with my life- fight for the freedom of the oppressed!
We continue to be so excited about the response the day’s events have received and look forward to posting more of these aftermath snippets for you. We also look forward to hearing more about Brittany’s journey!
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