Gender-based Violence and Human Trafficking

  • Breakout Session
  • Faith Hall 350
  • March 24 2018 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • 1 Hour CE

Christians are called to meaningfully express God’s compassion to those who are vulnerable to society’s greatest disparities. Using a public health framework, we will consider the role of medical missionaries in alleviating the global burden of gender-based violence and human trafficking.

Objectives

1. Describe a biblical basis for active engagement in preventing gender-based violence and human trafficking.
2. Describe the global health burden of violence against women.
3. Define the global impact of human trafficking.
4. Use a public health approach to prevention strategies for human trafficking and violence against women.