Since the challenge persists…Honoring Helga Konrad’s legacy in combating human trafficking Tue, Nov. 25, 2025

Since the challenge persists…
Honoring Helga Konrad’s legacy in combating human trafficking

In honor of Helga Konrad's outstanding commitment to combating human trafficking and promoting women's rights worldwide, we cordially invite you to a memorial event.

Helga Konrad was a pioneer in the fight for equality, raising awareness of human trafficking, and human rights. As a tireless fighter and visionary, she shaped national and international strategies in the fight against human trafficking and set lasting standards for a just world.

With this event, we would like to commemorate her life's work, honor her achievements, and remember her lasting professional influence.

Arrival 2:00 p.m.

Program 2:30–4:00 p.m.

Welcome:

• Shams Asadi, Human Rights Commissioner of the City of Vienna

• Anna Sporrer, Federal Minister of Justice

Moderator: Irene Brickner, DerStandard

Statements:

• Peter von Bethlenfalvy, Executive Director CEIPA – Centre for European and International Policy Action
• Silke Albert, UNODC – United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
• Kiril Sharapov, Associate Professor- Edinburgh Napier University
• Helmut Sax, Ludwig Boltzmann Institut für Grund- & Menschenrechte
• Katie Klaffenböck, IOM - International Organization for Migration
• Markus Zingerle, MenVia
• Tamara Schmidt, LEFÖ-IBF
• Evelyn Probst

Music: Daisy Hearts (Voice), Zina Bloch (Accordion)

4:00-5:00 p.m. Networking opportunity