Call for Contributions: Human Trafficking in a Changing World Conference

Host Institutions: Frolics of Hope Africa & TCELS (Tangaza University)

Tangaza University, through the Tangaza Centre for Ethical Leadership and Safeguarding (TCELS), in partnership with Frolics of Hope Africa, is proud to announce an upcoming international conference: “Human Trafficking in a Changing World: Interdisciplinary Pathways for Prevention, Protection, and Human Dignity.”

This landmark event aims to bridge diverse disciplines to create a unified front in safeguarding human dignity against the evolving threats of modern trafficking.

Conference Overview

• Theme: Bridging Disciplines to Safeguard Human Dignity

• Dates: 27th – 28th July 2026

• Venue: Tangaza University, Nairobi, Kenya

Thematic Focus Areas

The conference will explore five critical pillars that define the current landscape of human trafficking:

1. Education, Awareness, and Prevention Systems

   • Topic: Knowledge, Technology, and Protection.

   • Focusing on Ethical AI, digital safeguarding, and prevention systems for modern threats.

2. Health, Psychology, and Human Development

   • Topic: Trauma, Vulnerability, and Resilience.

   • Focusing on trauma-informed care, mental health recovery, and survivor rehabilitation.

3. Economics, Development, and Livelihood Systems

   • Topic: Poverty, Inequality, and Exploitation.

   • Analyzing economic drivers and inclusive empowerment strategies.

4. Law, Governance, and Ethical Leadership

   • Topic: Justice, Integrity, and Institutional Response.

   • Reviewing legal frameworks, governance gaps, and the role of ethical leadership.

5. Digital Spaces and Emerging Threats

   • Topic: Trapped Behind the Scam.

   • Addressing cyber-trafficking and digital exploitation.

Call for Contributions

We invite academics, researchers, policymakers, NGOs, faith-based institutions, technology experts, and development practitioners to submit their work.

Submission Types:

• Abstracts (300–350 words)

• Full papers

• Panel proposals

• Case studies

• Policy briefs

Expected Outcomes:

• Strengthened interdisciplinary research networks.

• Policy-relevant recommendations and enhanced safeguarding frameworks.

• Action-oriented anti-trafficking strategies.

Important Deadlines

• Abstract Submission: 30th May 2026

• Notification of Acceptance: 20th June 2026

• Full Paper Submission: 5th July 2026

• Early Registration: 30th June 2026

Submissions should be emailed to: tcelsoffice@tangaza.ac.ke