Mission 89 has dedicated extensive time to research, seeking to provide evidence-based data to influence decision-making and policies in the field of child trafficking. This is where AIMS has come into play, organising, through a series of webinars, a programme that aims to prevent and educate about this serious problem that affects thousands of children around the world.

The programme consisted of three pillars of online seminars, in different time slots, with the aim of attracting the greatest possible participation. And so it was, with the presence of more than 500 people, including representatives of the IOC, national and international organisations, sports federations, and NGOs.

Many groups participated in these sessions, gaining essential knowledge about protection measures in sports. Lerina Bright, Executive Director of Mission 89, raised her voice to highlight the importance of this joint initiative with AIMS and the success achieved.

Bright highlighted, above all, the commitment of the various stakeholders in the eradication of this ruthless crime in the sports field: "Since our beginnings in 2017, we have made great progress. Human trafficking is one of the most atrocious human rights violations, exploiting vulnerable young people and their families."

In addition, the director claimed that "without awareness, education, and dedication to understand the mechanisms of this criminal network, we cannot take effective measures to protect our youth." In addition, throughout this program, "efforts have been seen by the international sports community with the support of AIMS and the IOC," Bright concluded.

Dr. Monique Esmer, who led the workshops, is a member of the G-100 group for South Africa and the Mission 89 international scientific research committee. She commented that the interactive seminar “demonstrated the commitment of the various stakeholders and the crucial role they play in preventing human trafficking.”

Another doctor, and also vice president of AIMS and leader of the organization's social responsibility commission, Julie Gabriel, opened the last workshop with a clear message of unity against modern slavery: "The AIMS family is very grateful for Mission 89's fundamental role in sport. As a leader in the fight against the exploitation of young athletes through social and economic transformation, this series is a vital step to better protect our youth," she said.

To close the statements offered by both groups, Stephan Fox, President of AIMS, came out to thank all the participants and collaborators of this initiative, emphasizing the intention to educate the international sports community and, of course, “to ensure the implementation of preventive measures.”

AIMS and Mission 89 have a long-standing cooperation, spanning many years, and now, after the close of this successful series, both organizations, with Paris 2024 on the horizon, seek to make safety and security paramount as the excitement of the event increases.