Human trafficking is a growing issue in Canada, it is considered a form of modern day slavery that exploits others for sexual purposes or forced labour (Public Safety Canada). Victims are usually tricked with promises of a better life, only to end up in an unknown environment, as well as trapped in dangerous situations. “Consistent with previous findings, from 2014 […]
Although experts warn that trafficking statistics only reflect a small fraction of actual cases, human trafficking is still considered a serious global human rights crisis. Due to a variety of systemic and social and psychological obstacles, many survivors never get in touch with law enforcement or support services. Understanding why trafficking is underreported is essential to developing useful prevention strategies […]
By Eason Yang A Father’s Search, a Daughter’s Silence Foday Musa’s daughter is back home, but she is not really back home. This 18-year-old, who was rescued from a human trafficking network in Sierra Leone, has made it back to Guinea but cannot return to her village or even her father. Her silence, advocates say, is not only the scam’s […]
Empowering students to think critically, speak up, and take action against human trafficking. DAWN Against Trafficking is proud to launch the Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Scholarship Essay Competition, an initiative designed to amplify youth voices and encourage thoughtful solutions to one of the world’s most urgent human rights challenges. This scholarship invites students to explore the realities of human trafficking, challenge […]
Barbara Amaya is a figure of resilience, advocacy, and hope. Her journey from a victim of human trafficking to a leading advocate for survivors is not just a tale of personal triumph but also a beacon of light for countless individuals who have suffered in silence. Her tireless efforts raises awareness about human trafficking, and her contributions empowers survivors. Born […]
By Samia Ahmed Rebecca Bender Escaping six years of trafficking in 2007, Rebecca Bender established the Rebecca Bender Initiative to provide training for law enforcement as well as for other survivors. In addition, she was appointed to the U.S. National Advisory Council and regularly testifies as an expert witness in court. Rebecca has overcome all challenges and has left an […]
World Cybersecurity Month, celebrated annually in October, plays a pivotal role in not only protecting individuals and organizations from digital threats but also in the fight against a lesser-known but deeply troubling global issue – human trafficking. In an era where technology intersects with nearly every aspect of our lives, the significance of cybersecurity extends to protecting vulnerable individuals who […]
By Kat Lukin M. Poole, Human Trafficking Institute, Beyond Hospitality: Hotel Liability for Trafficking, https://traffickinginstitute.org/beyond-hospitality-hotel-liability-for-trafficking/ What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word ‘hospitality?’ Perhaps something along the lines of vacation, getaway, or even bed and breakfast… Well, Steven Babin from Babin Law in Ohio sees it as an opportunity for traffickers. Babin has been […]
By Kat Lukin This past summer, from July 20th – August 10th, 2023, Future Unchained partnered with Innocence in Danger for an all-intensive virtual workshop. Future Unchained, an anti-human trafficking awareness group led by youth based in Toronto, and Innocence in Danger, a global NGO founded by Homayra Sellier in 1999 focused on protecting minors from all forms of abuse, […]
Feel free to find your certificates here: Please email us if you have any questions! Amazing job to Ada Wang and Phoebe Bo for hosting this workshop. Special thanks to Mme. Homayra Sellier for sharing her knowledge and experiences on child abuse and human trafficking. Thank you to Aimee Huang, Ali Gevrek, Bill Huang, Jessica Chu Chiang, Kat Lukin, Stella […]