MCAST, along with MG2i, celebrated the Blue Heart Campaign on Monday, 27 July 2026. Staff across the College were invited to wear blue to show support for victims of trafficking. The Blue Heart Campaign is a United Nations project that focuses on showing support for victims and asking people to take action by learning more, staying aware and helping uncover this hidden crime.

As part of the day, staff had a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) session on human trafficking. The session took place from 09:00 to 10:30 in MRC Room 134. After the session, a group photo was taken with the message “Stop Trafficking” to show support for the campaign.

The session was delivered by Michelle Calleja Chehab, Project Coordinator and Project Manager at the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Malta, the United Nations migration agency. Her work centres on managing humanitarian programmes, migration policy, and advocacy for the integration and relocation of asylum seekers and third-country nationals.

Human trafficking is when people are taken or moved using force, lies, or trickery for the purpose of being used or exploited. This crime affects women, men, girls, and boys in different places and backgrounds. It can be hidden in workplaces, online, in homes, during travel, or through promises of jobs, education, or a better life.

People who traffic others often use violence, emotional control, threats, debt, taking papers, fake job or education offers, and other tricks to control the people they harm. As part of the MCAST community, staff and students are asked to stay informed, watch out for signs, and take responsibility. Being aware can really help someone recognize exploitation and get help.

MCAST thanks all the staff who joined the CPD session and wore blue for the campaign. The College also encourages everyone to share the campaign’s message using the hashtag #EndHumanTrafficking.