© Payoke 2011 Human trafficking is modern day slavery, human beings reduced to merchandise. PAYOKE is a non-governmental organization that combats the trading in and exploiting of human people (Human trafficking). Besides primary care, guidance and protection of victims, we expose national and international networks in cooperation with judicial and police services, with the final goal being the prosecution of the perpetrators. PATSY SÖRENSEN is the founder and driving force behind Payoke. She founded Payoke in 1987. Originally she fought for the rights of prostitutes in the Antwerp harbor red light district. After eradicating these local excesses, the organization started getting a more international character and received the open support of the Belgian royal family, with the visit of King Boudewijn in 1992. Thanks to the never-ceasing and unbridled dedication of Patsy Sörensen, the term "Human Trafficking" became a concept. At present, Patsy Sörensen and Payoke are seen as the standard concerning national and international legislation and knowhow about Human Trafficking.