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Today’s show is aptly entitled Decoding Human Trafficking on the very day that the United Nations has declared to be World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. My guest for this very first important conversation is a very prominent and vocal advocate against human trafficking here in Toronto, Shae Invidiata. I’m so pleased that with her packed schedule, today of all days, she has been able to carve out an hour to spend with us to educate, inform and bring awareness to this multibillion dollar a year flourishing organized crime industry that spreads from the streets of the world to the homes of some of the most richest and powerful people in the world today.
Survivor, Robin Zee survived the sex trade, but continues to battle navigating the supports needed to battle the scars. Zee shares on trauma, triggers, and PTSD while also highlighting the difficulties surrounding gaining and keeping support in a cracked and long broken mental health system.
Although the official day and month for celebrating women has passed, it can be said that women should be celebrated every day of every month of every year, as we continue the fight for women’s rights. Highlighted are some of the organizations and women who have dedicated their lives’ work to fight and bring an end to human trafficking.
The night of April 14, 2014, was a terrifying one for 276 mostly female Christian students who were kidnapped from a secondary school located in the quiet town of Chibok in the northeastern state of Borno, Nigeria. Some of the girls managed to jump off the truck during transport, while others remained captive. Only 57 girls were able to escape in the first few months following the kidnapping.
The United States observes the month of January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and January 11th as its National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Although two of Canada’s provinces recognize February 22nd as its official day, nationally, Canada has yet to officially establish one.
A year in review with a year and forecast ahead. Learn more about how Free-Them continued to combat human trafficking in 2020 and what the nonprofit organization plans to accomplish in the year ahead.
A year in review with a year and forecast ahead. Learn more about how Free-Them continued to combat human trafficking in 2020 and what the nonprofit organization plans to accomplish in the year ahead.