HEAL Trafficking Featured in MassLive on Human Trafficking Risks Ahead of the FIFA World Cup
HEAL Trafficking Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hanni Stoklosa was recently featured in MassLive discussing the need to recognize both labor and sex trafficking as communities prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
HEAL Trafficking Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hanni Stoklosa, was recently featured in a MassLive article examining human trafficking risks associated with major events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In the article, Dr. Stoklosa emphasizes the importance of recognizing labor trafficking alongside sex trafficking and highlights how increased demand for workers in industries such as hospitality, construction, cleaning, security, and food service can create conditions that leave individuals vulnerable to exploitation.
The article also underscores the need for sustained, year-round efforts to prevent and respond to human trafficking, noting that trafficking is not limited to major events but reflects broader systemic vulnerabilities affecting communities every day.
As Dr. Stoklosa notes in the article, meaningful prevention requires systems that protect people every day, not only when major events bring heightened public attention.