Anta Brachou

Dr Anta Brachou is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Wilberforce Institute, University of Hull, where her PhD research focuses on human trafficking from Albania. Previously, she managed the Women’s Centre at Hibiscus Initiatives (voluntary sector organization) until June 2019, providing advocacy for vulnerable women impacted by the criminal justice system and trafficking.

• Affiliation: Wilberforce Institute, University of Hull
• Role: Postdoctoral Researcher

Her research interests center on human trafficking dynamics, particularly affecting Albanian populations, and systemic challenges faced by foreign national trafficking victims in England and Wales. She co-authored the groundbreaking Closed Doors Report, which examines living conditions of trafficking survivors in these regions.

This report highlights intersections between immigration policies, victim support frameworks, and gender-based vulnerabilities. Anta’s work bridges academic research with practical advocacy, emphasizing policy reform and grassroots support mechanisms.