2026 World Summit on Human Trafficking, Femicide & Gender-Based Violence
About this Event
🌍 This Is More Than a Conference. It Is a Movement.
The 2026 World Summit on Human Trafficking, Femicide, and Gender-Based Violence is coming to Minnesota — and you are invited to be part of history.
Building on the momentum of the landmark 2025 Palermo World Summit, which brought together advocates, survivors, researchers, and policymakers from over 40 countries, the 2026 summit arrives in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, with a clear and urgent mission: Beyond Borders. Building Justice. Centering Survivors.
This is not a passive event. Your presence here will shape global policy, amplify survivor voices, and strengthen the coalitions that are ending human trafficking and gender-based violence — one community, one declaration, one connection at a time.
What Happens at the 2026 World Summit?
Day 1 — Sunday, Aug 31 | Arrival & Welcome Reception
• Delegates arrive from across the U.S. and around the world
• Airport pickup from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) — included for out-of-state registrants
• Hotel check-in at the summit property
• Evening welcome reception featuring a cultural showcase and live music — your first chance to connect with fellow advocates, survivors, and leaders from 40+ countries
Day 2 — Monday, Sep 1 | Conference Day 1
• Buffet breakfast at the hotel
• Official summit opening ceremony with land acknowledgment and survivor testimony
• Plenary 1: Keynote addresses from international leaders on the global state of human trafficking, femicide, and gender-based violence
• Catered networking luncheon
• Afternoon breakout panels and skill-building workshops: survivor-centered advocacy, trauma-informed practice, legal frameworks for GBV response, and more
Day 3 — Tuesday, Sep 2 | Conference Day 2 (Half Day)
• Buffet breakfast at the hotel
• Morning panels and workshops: faith community roles in prevention and healing, survivor leadership forums, community coalition action planning
• Closing catered luncheon and networking
Day 4 — Wednesday, Sep 3 | Exploring Minnesota
• Buffet breakfast at the hotel
• Guided group tour of Minnesota's cultural landmarks — included in all registrations
• Experience the Twin Cities' vibrant cultural communities, world-class museums, and stunning natural beauty
• A joyful, informal day of connection before departure
Day 5 — Thursday, Sep 4 | Departure Day
• Airport drop-off included for out-of-state registrants
Who Should Attend?
This summit is for anyone committed to ending human trafficking, femicide, and gender-based violence. You belong here if you are:
✔ Advocates, activists & nonprofit professionals
✔ Law enforcement & legal professionals
✔ Public health practitioners
✔ Social workers & mental health providers ✔ Faith community & spiritual care leaders
✔ Researchers & academics
✔ Government officials & policymakers
✔ Survivors & community members
6 Reasons to Be in the Room
1. Survivor-led voices & forums High-level panels where survivors set the agenda, drive policy recommendations, and share hard-won strategies for change.
2. Global networking Build connections with advocates, funders, decision-makers, and NGO leaders from across the U.S. and 40+ countries.
3. Practical, skill-building sessions. Workshops on trauma-informed practice, legal reform, mental health resilience, faith-based healing, and community coalition-building.
4. Thought leadership & innovation Research presentations, policy advocacy working groups, and innovation labs you won't find anywhere else.
5. Cultural celebration: An arrival evening reception with live music and cultural showcase. A guided Minnesota cultural tour on the final day — all included.
6. Your presence matters. This is a movement summit. The connections you make, the declarations you sign, and the action you commit to go home with you.
🎓 Scholarship & Reduced-Rate Options Available. Need-based scholarships are available for survivors, community members, faith leaders, and international attendees from low-resource contexts. Contact [email protected] to request a scholarship application before registering.
Questions about registration? 📞 (651) 493-6646 | ✉ [email protected]
TRAVEL & LOGISTICS
✅ Hotel & meals are included in your out-of-state registration — no separate booking needed. REFA coordinates your accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, and airport transfers.
✈ Arriving by air
• Fly into MSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
• ~20 min drive to the venue
• Airport pickup included for out-of-state registrants
• Submit flight details after registering 🚗 Getting around
• Free on-site parking at the Heritage Center
• Rideshare (Lyft/Uber) is readily available
• Metro Transit bus service nearby
• Airport drop-off on Sep 4 included
🌤 Late August / early September in Minnesota brings warm, sunny days in the mid-70s°F (23–25°C) with cool, comfortable evenings — one of the most beautiful times of year in the Twin Cities.
International Attendees
An official letter of invitation for U.S. visa purposes is included with all out-of-state registration packages. Contact [email protected] at least 90 days before the summit with your passport details to receive your letter promptly.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZER
Restoration for All, Inc. (REFA) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, community-based, and African-led multi-service organization headquartered in Minnesota. REFA serves refugee, immigrant, and underserved communities through culturally responsive, trauma-informed programming grounded in community wellbeing, advocacy, and empowerment.
The 2026 World Summit is the second annual summit following the landmark 2025 Palermo World Summit on Human Trafficking, Femicide, and Gender-Based Violence, held October 16–20, 2025, in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, which drew advocates and survivors from more than 40 countries and produced the Sicily Declaration.
Website: www.restoreall.org | Phone: (651) 493-6646 | Email: [email protected]
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 1100.00
