Poltava – the 7th city out of 10 that the installation has visited

THE ROOM WHERE EXPLOITATION LIVES

For our city, this is particularly relevant: in January 2026 alone, 10 people affected by exploitation were identified in Poltava

The installation is a minimalist space featuring a beacon and a mirrored cube. At first, the visitor sees only their own reflection.

And after entering 527, the mirror becomes transparent – revealing the hidden reality.

Inside – objects symbolizing labor exploitation:

mattress,
fake contract,
suitcase,
broken tools, a sign reading “Don’t ask questions”,
a switched-off phone.

Each of them represents an experience that often remains invisible.

For residents and visitors of Poltava:

The installation will be on display until February 8 at the Kyiv Mall, 1st floor.

We invite you to come, take a look, and reflect.

For reference:

The campaign “DOES THIS LOOK FAMILIAR TO YOU?” is being implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Representation in Ukraine, funded by the Government of Sweden, in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Policy, Family, and Unity of Ukraine, the National Social Service of Ukraine, the National Police of Ukraine, and the All-Ukrainian Coalition of NGOs Against Human Trafficking.