By: Eason Yang The Evidence Hotels ignored According to a federal lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Baltimore, a woman was involved in hotel trafficking at multiple Maryland hotels between 2013 and 2016. The 66-page lawsuit alleges that she booked rooms with cash provided by her trafficker. She declined housekeeping services and made multiple daily requests for extra towels. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
“Blind Mountain,” directed by Li Yang, is a harrowing portrayal of human trafficking in rural China. The film, released in 2007, follows the story of a young woman named Bai Xuemei, who becomes a victim of human trafficking while searching for work in the countryside. While “Blind Mountain” is commendable for shedding light on the issue of human trafficking, it […]
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 […]