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On
Oct. 25-28 2007 an anti trafficking conference took place in
Copenhagen, Denmark. I went there to represent EBWU. We were ca. 60
participants from ca. 20 countries. The theme of the conference, OUT OF
HIDDEN ROOMS, told us what is going on in Europe, people are kept in
hidden rooms in slavery.
The conference started with Bible study by Marion Carson, lecturer at
International Christian College in Glasgow, Scotland. Issue:
Brokenness. Jugdes Chapter 19.
In the afternoon Jonas Trolle, Sweden, was the keynote speaker. He is a
police detective from Project Europe, Stockholm, on organized crime
around the Baltic Sea.
Issues:
- Trafficking groups in the Mafia. -
- Best profit at lowest risk.
- Influence in society, politics.
- Addiction to sex.
- The customers sponsor crime.
Later there were workshops and sharing.
Themes:
- Bussiness as Mission (Freeset bags and other)
- It's a man's world (legislation).
- Aftercare and shelter.
- Helping families.
- Networking.
The second day started with morning prayer and Bible introduction by
Marion Carson. Issue: The body. In the afternoon the keynote speaker
was Vibeke Moller, medical doctor and director of Isarpac, Denmark.
Isarpac:
- The International School of (Sexual) Abuse Related Pastoral
- Councelling.
Issues:
- Sexual abuse in churches.
- PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorders.
- Meet the victims with "Grace and Peace".
Romans and Galatians. - New life, new beginning In the evening the
theme was Networking. Six countries shared about their experiences.
Several countries recently have started working groups on this issue,
and more will start.
The last morning again started with Bible study by Marion Carson. Issue: Hope.
Respons to WHAT CAN CHURCHES DO?
The conference concluded with worship and time for commitment.
We were deeply moved by the nightmare existence and personal stories we
heard, and were challenged to stand up and fight this evil. Let us seek
to follow the words of Jesus concerning the vulnerable people among us
"that they should not perish". This sums up our hope and prayer.
Margun Warem, Norway.
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