Connecting people. Strengthening action. Amplifying Pacific voices.
The Oceania Freedom Network connects organisations, churches, practitioners, and advocates to strengthen regional responses to human trafficking & exploitation.
Together, we foster collaboration, share expertise, and champion Pacific perspectives so that the unique realities of our region inform national, regional, and global responses.
Join us to connect with others working to strengthen prevention, protection and collaboration across our region.
OFN is part of the World Freedom Network, a global alliance working through regional networks to strengthen collaboration, engage churches and advocate for change in response to human trafficking worldwide.
connecting people driving change
Why regional collaboration matters
More than 145,000 people are estimated to be in slavery in Australia, New Zealand and our neighbouring Pacific Islands.
Human trafficking and exploitation do not stop at national borders. Recruitment, movement, labour migration, online exploitation, and supply chains connect communities across Oceania.
No single organisation, sector, or country can address these challenges alone.
Regional collaboration allows us to share knowledge, strengthen responses, identify emerging risks, and learn from one another. It helps ensure Pacific realities are understood, Pacific voices are heard, and solutions are shaped by those closest to the issues.
When we work together, our collective impact is greater than any one organisation could achieve alone.
Working together on what matters most
Strengthening Regional Responses
Building the knowledge, skills, and relationships needed to prevent trafficking and respond effectively across Oceania.
Elevating Pacific Voices
Ensuring the experiences and priorities of Pacific communities shape regional and global conversations.
Supporting Survivor-Centred Practice
Promoting approaches that prioritise dignity, rights, protection, and long-term recovery.
Building Collective Advocacy
Working together to influence policy, strengthen systems, and drive lasting change.
Sharing Knowledge and Learning
Connecting practitioners across the region to exchange insights, resources, and emerging practice.
Growing impact Across Oceania
Since launching in 2024, the Oceania Freedom Network has worked to connect people, strengthen partnerships, and amplify Pacific voices in the fight against human trafficking and exploitation. Through regional collaboration and collective advocacy, we have:
- Strengthened connections across New Zealand’s anti-trafficking sector
- Expanded engagement with partners throughout the Pacific
- Contributed to national policy and advocacy efforts
- Represented Oceania perspectives in United Nations forums and global discussions UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69 & CSW70)
- Brought Pacific regional perspectives to the United Nations General Assembly review of the UN Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025)
- Increased awareness of trafficking and exploitation risks affecting Oceania communities within global dialogue
Join the Oceania Freedom Network to connect with others working to strengthen prevention, protection and collaboration across our region.
oceania@wfn.worldea.org
