https://youtu.be/-kcOfV9GS8Y On the 14th of October 2023 , Survivors of Human Trafficking in Scotland (SOHTIS), joined with thousands of activists all over the world to shine a spotlight on human trafficking for A21’s 9th annual Walk For Freedom. Over 60 people joined SOHTIS staff and Broughton High School as they walked through Edinburgh city centre… Continue reading Walk for Freedom 2023
As the weather cools, what's your favourite meal? It's the season for roasts, stews and homely soups. However, for too many in our society warm, comforting and familiar food is only a dream. Survivors of human trafficking in Scotland are often undernourished and suffering ill health due to their inability to afford to buy or… Continue reading A Scotland where no one goes hungry
People are often vulnerable to becoming Victims of Human Trafficking because they just do not have enough money. This may be caused by many, many different reasons - but we know that economic instability is a big driving force in Trafficking. Today, we a calling on the Scottish Government to help birth a Scotland where… Continue reading A Scotland where we can all get to where we need to go
People are often vulnerable to becoming Victims of Human Trafficking because they just do not have enough money. This may be caused by many, many different reasons - but we know that economic instability is a big driving force in Trafficking. Today, we a calling on the Scottish Government to help birth a Scotland where… Continue reading A Scotland where we all have enough to live a decent and dignified life
'The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.' Maya Angelou One of the drivers of human trafficking, is the lack of safe, suitable housing. Being homeless, or living in insecure accomodation makes you a target to be recruited by perpetrators.… Continue reading A Scotland where we all have safe, secure and sustainable homes
We often say, 'it takes a community to recover a victim of trafficking'. Today, for #CPW23, the focus is on communities and volunteers. We are joining with our partners calling on the Scottish government to work with 3rd Sector organisations to help shape a Scotland where communities and volunteers are valued and prioritised. At SOHTIS,… Continue reading A Scotland where we value our communities
SOHTIS is proud to join 150 charities, trade unions, and other organisations calling on the Scottish Government First Minister to put action on poverty at the heart of his next Programme for Government. Watch this video and then read the full letter here to learn more about what we are asking: Together, we can end… Continue reading Poverty Alliance Programme for Government
The health consequences for those subjected to trafficking can be profound and enduring given its association with physical and psychological harm. Health workers are in a unique position to respond to victims of trafficking and can play a crucial part in improving the immediate and long-term health impact on all those affected1. A review of… Continue reading
Working with an anti-human trafficking charity in Scotland may seem unlikely choice for a medical elective and yet how insightful and productive it has been for both this University of Dundee student and for SOHTIS. Here Stephanie tells it in her own words ... AND there is more to follow as she summarises her research… Continue reading The Meeting of a Medical Student & NGO
As increasing numbers of vulnerable people migrate to Scotland, as financial hardship takes hold on families across our communities, as low paid labour shortage soars – the risk of human trafficking increases! Most victims don't know they are a victim and so it is even more important that we all know how to spot the… Continue reading Get Equipped
