Call for Papers
Workshop on
Human Trafficking, International Crime and National Security:
A Human Rights Perspective
February 3-4, 2012, Goettingen, Germany
We invite submissions for a workshop on human trafficking, international crime and national security with a particular focus on human rights, to be held in Goettingen, Germany, on February 3-4, 2012. As part of the European Commission's Project on Indexing Trafficking in Human Beings, this workshop brings together economists, political scientists, and other scholars, as well as policy makers to address emerging problems of human trafficking and transnational crimes.
Distinguished Key Note Speaker
Beth Simmons (Clarence Dillion Professor of International Affairs, Harvard University, Department of Government)
Submission of Papers
Empirical, theoretical and policy-oriented papers on the topics are welcome. Please submit full papers to [email protected]. The deadline for submission is November 30th, 2011. Decisions will be made by December 31th, 2011.
Workshop Format, Attendance, Registration and Accommodation
Presenters of accepted papers are expected to attend the entire workshop. The number of presenters will be limited to about 30. Travel expenses will be reimbursed and accommodation will be provided for presenters of accepted papers. There is no registration fee.
Workshop Venue: Georg-August University of Goettingen, Germany
Goettingen is an old university town located in the central part of Germany. It takes 2 hours from Frankfurt by train (http://www.goettingen.de).
Workshop Website: http://www.human-trafficking-research.org/
Program Committee
Axel Dreher (Heidelberg University)
Eric Neumayer (London School of Economics and Political Science)
Seo-Young Cho (University of Goettingen)
Sponsor
European Commission, Directorate-General Justice, Freedom and Security (Prevention of and Fight against Crime Action Grant)
We look forward to your submissions.
Axel Dreher (Heidelberg University)
Eric Neumayer (London School of Economics and Political Science)
Seo-Young Cho (University of Goettingen)
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Seo-Young Cho Faculty of EconomicsGeorg-August-University of Goettingen Platz der Goettinger Sieben 337073 Goettingen, Germany Phone: +49 551 39 7368Fax: +49 551 39 8173E-Mail: [email protected]http://www.seo-young-cho.net/ 3P Anti-trafficking Policy Index is available athttp://www.human-trafficking-research.org/