|
‘A DANGEROUS JOURNEY’A unique animated film presenting the shocking and inhuman horrors endured by the victims of trafficking.Launch Date: 8th November 2012 Venue: Eko Hotel Lagos |
|
Grace was no different to any other little girl. She dreamed of going to school, meeting and marrying her prince, having a family and living happily ever after. But her dream of a better life turned into a nightmare when she was lured by false promises and lies. Her ‘Dangerous Journey’ began when she accepted a free flight to the UK.
Instead of freedom she was locked up, instead of an education she was forced into prostitution and instead of a better life she ended up frightened and alone.
‘A Dangerous Journey’ was commissioned by Olga Heaven, founder of the Hibiscus Foundation as part of a new campaign which will use the short animation to educate women and girls in Nigeria about the dangers of people-trafficking.
The animation is based on the true-life story of a young girl who fell victim to the techniques used by traffickers. This girl eventually managed to escape – most do not!
The initiative is supported by the UK Border Agency, the British government department responsible for immigration and controlling the country’s borders. UKBA will regularly monitor the scheme and evaluate how successful it is in educating and deterring the young women who are most vulnerable to people-traffickers.
‘A Dangerous Journey’ was launched in the UK at House of Lords on the 24th October 2012 with a keynote speech from the former senior judge, Lady Butler-Sloss. The former president of the High Court Family Division enjoyed a judicial career spanning 35 years.
Several other prominent members of the British Parliament were also present at the UK launch. Supporters include Lord Ramsbotham, and Lord McColl
For the Nigeria launch of this high-profile campaign, Hibiscus will partner with The National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons.
NAPTIP was formed in 2003 to address the flood of people being trafficked from Nigeria and the human abuses associated with the trade.
The launch will take place at the Eko Hotel in Lagos with the first ever screening of ‘A Dangerous Journey’ in front of a Nigerian audience.
Prominent Nigerian dignitaries, representatives from several European High Commissions and Embassies and government officials will support the launch.
Journalists from all the leading Nigerian publications and TV news broadcasters are also expected to attend along with members of the International media.
