PARIS 2024 CAMPAIGN
It’s a Penalty campaigns around major sporting events, harnessing the power of sport to prevent abuse, exploitation and trafficking worldwide. We work with some of the biggest names in sport, sporting governing bodies, the travel and tourism industry, NGOs and the general public to end these forms of violence.
In advance of the Paris 2024 Olympics & Paralympics, It’s a Penalty are launching our latest campaign to raise awareness and make a significant impact in combatting human trafficking and exploitation, not only in Paris but also across France and globally throughout the duration of the Games.
Human trafficking and exploitation is a major issue in France and globally:
According to a survey carried out in 2022 by 69 associations on 2,675 victims they support in France, 76% of them suffer from sexual exploitation, 15% from exploitation at work, 7% are forced to commit crimes , 2% are forced to beg.
In France, out of 1,518 suspects prosecuted for exploitation or human trafficking, 60% were French Nationals
Worldwide, 50 million people are trapped in modern slavery and human trafficking.
WHAT IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING?
Human trafficking is a global crime that trades in people and exploits them for profit. People of all genders, ages and backgrounds can become victims of this crime, which occurs in every region of the world.
The exploitation of women, men and children can take many forms that are punishable by law: sexual exploitation, domestic slavery, forced begging, forced labour, coercion to commit crimes, forced marriage, etc
KNOW THE SIGNS
Human trafficking and exploitation is happening in our communities and the places we visit, often hidden.
Some common signs of human trafficking and exploitation include:
Do not have control of their identity or travel documents.
Appear to be monitored or controlled by another person when talking or interacting with others.
Unsure of where they are or how long they are staying.
Change in behaviour, unexplained gifts, withdrawn or secretive.
Not all signs listed are present in every human trafficking situation, and the presence or absence of any of the indicators is not necessarily proof of human trafficking.
In all cases, if you suspect human trafficking or exploitation is taking place, it is important to turn to specialised associations who will be able to guide you in taking action without putting yourself in danger.
LISTEN TO THE STORIES OF SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION
Thank you to our Local Partner Le Collectif “Ensemble contre la traite des êtres humains” for sharing these videos – to learn more, visit their website below.
WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT FOR HELP?
If you suspect abuse, exploitation or human trafficking is happening to you or someone you know, there are several places to go for help:
IN FRANCE
IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, YOU CAN ASK THE POLICE OR THE FRENCH GENDARMERIE FOR HELP, OR CALL 17 OR THE EUROPEAN EMERGENCY NUMBER 112.
You can also contact the Gendarmerie and the Police online through masecurite.fr or by downloading the app via Apple Store or Google Play.
(Available in French and English)
“Together against human trafficking” collective
The collective is a network created for a more effective fight against all forms of this denial of human rights. Created by Secours Catholique in 2007, it brings together 28 French associations that are either directly or indirectly involved with victims.
06 71 00 69 90 contre.la.traite@secours-catholique.org www.contrelatraite.org
Information on violence against women 3919
Free and anonymous national helpline for women victims of violence (24/7, in French and on request in 12 languages).
National helpline for children in danger 119
Free and anonymous national phone hotline for children in danger (24/7, interpretation in 185 languages), online chat available at allo119.gouv.fr.
ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD
Go to www.itsapenalty.org/makeareport to find reporting hotlines and helplines in your country.
Download the STOP APP – The STOP APP can be downloaded by anyone, anywhere in the world who has access to a smartphone. The app is anonymous, confidential and secure – it is available in 15 languages and allows you to submit suspicious activity quickly by sending text based messages and uploading photos and videos.
CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
Bespoke 30-second campaign video, featuring Olympic and Paralympic athlete ambassadors including Michaël Jérémiasz, Asha Philip, Jonelle Price, Tim Price, Ellie Simmonds, and Usain Bolt.
Informative campaign posters featuring athlete ambassadors and the signs to look out for.
International airlines, including Emirates, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, Ethiopian Airlines and JetBlue, showing campaign video in-flight throughout July-September 2024, coinciding with the Paris 2024 Olympics & Paralympics.
Partnership with Seine Saint Denis Paris 2024 celebration sites to reach spectators with key campaign messages.
Campaign press launch event, hosted in collaboration with Accor at the Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel, on 9th July 2024.
Reaching people travelling to and from Paris during the Games through campaign posters displayed at London Gatwick airport, Heathrow Express, and UK Border Force at Paris Gare du Nord.
Partnering with the hospitality industry throughout France with our Headline Partner Booking.com, Main Partner Accor and Supporting Partner IHG Hotels & Resorts to distribute campaign video and materials to guests and employees.
National and global social media and PR campaigns to share campaign messages, information about partnerships and provide essential information about human trafficking and exploitation to people worldwide.
Thank you to our partners!
HEADLINE PARTNER
MAIN PARTNER
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
LOCAL PARTNER
SPOTLIGHT PARTNERS
PARTICIPATING AIRLINES
