Orange Shirt Day, observed annually on September 30th, was initiated in 2013 to remember the impact of residential schools on Indigenous children and communities. The event takes its name from the story of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad, who had her new orange shirt taken away upon her arrival at a residential school. The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of identity, culture, […]
Physical Health Consequences Human trafficking victims endure severe physical health consequences resulting from the abuse and exploitation they experience. Traffickers subject their victims to physical violence, neglect, and gruelling labour, causing a wide range of injuries such as fractures, burns, and wounds. A study by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 43% of trafficked individuals experienced physical violence […]
TW: Sexual assault, violence, misogyny, and sex trafficking Andrew Tate, dubbed the “King of Toxic Masculinity,” is a former professional kickboxer and internet personality. The newly-banned TikTok star recently received backlash for his controversial and misogynistic messages, broadcasted on some of the largest platforms in the world. Recently, he tweeted that women are a man’s physical and financial property and […]