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 […]
Sound of Freedom is a movie based on the true story of Tim Ballard, founder and former CEO of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.). Though produced in 2018, the film was not released until July 4th, 2023 because no major studio was interested in involving with such a movie. Tim Ballard at the Sound of Freedom Premiere Angel Studios’ #2MillionFor2Million campaign […]
A student representative from Institute Le Rosey had an opportunity to represent Future Unchained Europe and interviewed the founder of Innocence in Danger Homayra Sellier on June 5th. Homayra shared her experiences in this field as well as some challenges she has overcome. Homayra Sellier is an esteemed advocate and expert in child protection. With over 20 years of experience […]
By Kat Lukin Fight the New Drug (FTND) is a federally approved non-profit dating back to 2009 in Utah. Founded by college students, FTND creates a non-religious and non-legislative environment to share and acknowledge the harmful effects of the porn industry through research-based and education-focused strategies. They break down the harmful effects of pornography into three tiers, but our focus […]
By Joyce Xu Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights that plagues societies worldwide, and Europe is no exception. This essay delves into the multifaceted issue of human trafficking in Europe, analyzing its causes, consequences, and the efforts made to combat it. By understanding the complexity of this crisis, we can work towards more effective strategies to eradicate […]
By Robina Nguyen “I was a sex slave to Europe’s elite at age 6.” In 1969, human trafficking survivor Anneke Lucas was sold into sexual slavery. Her mother trafficked her to a sex trafficking ring run by Belgium’s political and business elite for nearly six years. Despite North America’s lasting history of human trafficking, many incidents were only recently brought […]
By: Stephanie Mak The art of making mistakes is learning how to take corrective action for the future. Yet are some mistakes worth making at all? Even if the mistake frees you from more trauma yet puts your future into jeopardy? These questions may be at the back of the mind for Pieper Lewis, who is currently 18 years-old yet […]
Human trafficking usually refers to the action of transporting people illicitly to do illegal activities, which include forced labour, sexual activities, and other possible drug trade activities. Poverty, sexism, racism, wage inequality, lack of education, social support, and employment opportunities are all factors that contribute to human trafficking. Canada divides its effort to combat human trafficking into four sections: the […]
By: Emily A mother once declared, “My family is finally complete,” and a sister rejoiced, “My younger brother returned, just as I imagined.” A brother, filled with anticipation, exclaimed, “I will love him, for he is my long-lost sibling.” These heartfelt sentiments stem from a simple family that endured unimaginable pain. Fourteen years ago, their son was trafficked, all because […]