Soroptimists from the South Lancashire Region joined Manchester Airport Border Force and Greater Manchester Police to assist at an awareness-raising stand in the departure lounge of Manchester Airport. 
South Lancashire Soroptimists are part of the Manchester Modern Day Slavery (MDS) Forum. This involves approximately 50 statutory and voluntary organisations, all working to raise awareness of MDS and human trafficking in Greater Manchester.
Through this forum South Lancashire’s Soroptimists were invited to assist in this event at the airport.
Following all security checks Soroptimists were able to distribute travel safe/MDS leaflets, and speak to the public, shop assistants and flight crews.
Margaret Molyneux (SI South Lancashire President Elect) said: “Border Force personnel gave examples of recent incidents where interventions were required; for example, young women arriving with no money, a vague purpose of their visit to the UK and unclear indications of returning home.
“A real positive of the event was the chance to promote Soroptimist International. Air Canada flight attendants (photo left) were keen to obtain details of Soroptimist clubs in Toronto, so I gave them contact details.
“It was a fulfilling experience raising awareness of this increasingly serious issue affecting many women and girls worldwide.”