What?

The film "Sisters" tells the story of two Serbian sisters who hope for a better life in Italy, but fall in the hands of ruthless traffickers. It is a grim story, with hope at the end.

The projection will be followed by a debate on the subject of trafficking in human beings with participation of:

• Mr Wim Bontinck, Unit leader, Central Unit Trafficking in Human Beings, Belgian Federal Police
• Mr Jean Francois Minnet, Attaché, Ministry of Justice, Chairmanship – Bureau of the Interdepartmental Coordination Platform against THB
• Representative of the Belgian Centre for Equal Opportunities and Opposition to Racism
• Ms Sarah De Hovre, Director, vzw PAG-ASA asbl
• Ms Sophie Jekeler, Director,  Foundation SAMILIA-FUP
• Ms Viviane Teitlebaum, President of Council of French-Speaking Women of Belgium
• Ms Mia Åsenius, Head of Cabinet of Cecilia MALMSTRÖM, EU Commissioner responsible for Home Affairs

When?

On Saturday 4 May 2013
Pre-event drinks are served at 17.30
The screening begins at 18.00.

Where?

Les Brigittines
Petite rue des Brigittines 1
1000 Bruxelles

Registration?

The event is free, but please register your participation by sending an email to HOME-NEWS@ec.europa.eu