EMPOWERING LIVES RESTORING DIGNITY
Since 2007, HopeNow has been dedicated to empowering trafficked and exploited individuals worldwide. For nearly two decades, we have worked to combat human trafficking through prevention and awareness, while offering comprehensive therapeutic and social care to restore dignity and defend fundamental human rights.
While HopeNow operates with a global perspective, we are based in Copenhagen, Denmark, where we focus on supporting victims of human trafficking and labor exploitation. Between 2021 and 2025, 444 people were identified as victims of human trafficking in Denmark, including children and young people. In 2025 alone, 101 victims were identified, including 78 women and 23 men. The victims identified during this period primarily came from Thailand, Romania, and Ukraine. Sexual exploitation was the most common form of exploitation in 2025, with 55 cases identified, followed by labor exploitation, with 27 cases.
A Snapshot of 2025
598
Personal Consultations
Supportive, legal, and primarily therapeutic counseling via our 24/7 hotline and in-person sessions
86
Health Needs Supported
Including medication assistance, dental visits, accompaniment to STD screenings and referrals
288
Food Packs Distributed
Provided to clients in need and to individuals encountered during outreach across the city
4
Actual Identifications
In 2025, of the trafficking victims referred to our partner CMM, four were officially identified as trafficked. This figure is slightly lower than previous years, representing a natural fluctuation within this field.
Empowering Communities Through Awareness of Human Trafficking
At HopeNow, we firmly believe that knowledge is power. We are dedicated to combating the heinous crime of human trafficking by providing lectures, workshops, and teaching initiatives that raise awareness and educate communities. Our mission is simple: to inform and empower individuals, ensuring that they understand the gravity of human trafficking and its effects on society. Through our comprehensive workshops, we aim to open minds, foster empathy, and inspire action.
Global Projects to Prevent Human trafficking
At HopeNow, longstanding projects, meaningful collaboration in films and arts and knowledge-sharing are vital in tackling human trafficking.
We partner with NGOs and large organisations worldwide, drawing on mutual expertise to create effective interventions in affected communities. Join us in building strong partnerships and staying vigilant in monitoring traffickers' trends and patterns. Together, we can make a lasting impact against this horrific crime.
Unveiling the Complexity of Human Trafficking
At HopeNow, we have curated a series of short blogs aiming to provide you with the necessary knowledge about human trafficking. By exploring these blogs, you will develop a baseline understanding of what human trafficking entails, how it occurs, who the victims and traffickers are, and most importantly, how we, as a collective, can raise awareness about the human rights of trafficked individuals, both in Denmark and beyond.
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Email: michelle@hopenow.dk
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