Join host Bryon Lippincott as he welcomes Dr. Marta Furlan and Jackline Mwende to discuss groundbreaking research in survivor engagement, a crucial aspect of combating modern slavery and human trafficking. 🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn about: The motivations behind the research conducted by Free the Slaves and HAART. Innovative methodologies used in engaging survivors in research. Ethical considerations and strategies in survivor-led research. This is Part 1 of a compelling two-part series focusing on how survivor insights are shaping strategies to combat slavery.

This episode features a webinar sharing important information about the nature of human trafficking and Free the Slave's efforts to end the conditions that allow it to persist. This comprehensive 2 hour session will delve into the harrowing world of human trafficking and the vital work Free the Slaves is doing to combat it. Agenda Highlights: Introduction (10 minutes): A warm welcome and an introduction to Free the Slaves and its critical mission. Understanding Human Trafficking (10 minutes): A detailed examination of what constitutes human trafficking, including its various forms: labor, sex, and child trafficking and an overview of key statistics related to human trafficking around the world. The Impact of Human Trafficking (10 minutes): Discussion on the long-term physical, psychological, and social effects on survivors. Free the Slaves' Role (45 minutes): An overview of our innovative approach and strategies, key programs, success stories, and milestones. Interactive Q&A Session (15 minutes): A lively Q&A session, inviting audience engagement and addressing participant questions. Closing Remarks - Learn how you can make a difference in the fight against human trafficking. We will also share valuable resources for further education and awareness. Whether you're a longtime supporter or new to the cause, this webinar is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding of human trafficking and learn how you can join the fight against it. We look forward to your participation in this critical conversation.

Dive into a compelling roundtable discussion on Episode Six of "Conversations on Modern Slavery". Join our host Bryon Lippincott, alongside Free the Slaves Executive Director Bukeni Waruzi, and FTS Research Officer, Dr. Marta Furlan. 🗣️💡 We're wrapping up 2023 and looking ahead to the future of our fight against slavery in 2024. This episode delves into emerging trends, key learnings, success stories, and our ambitious vision for growth in 2024. 🌟 Don't miss this insightful wrapup and exploration of what lies ahead. Tune in now and be part of the conversation that's setting the stage for change! 🎧 #EndModernSlavery #Podcast #converstationsonmodernslavery

In this compelling episode of "Conversations on Modern Slavery," host Bryon Lippincott welcomes Dr. Marta Furlan, to delve into recent research from Free the Slaces on the perilous path from the Horn of Africa to the Gulf Monarchies. This journey, accounting for 40% of global migratory movements, is a treacherous mix of hope and despair. Dr. Furlan sheds light on the myriad factors driving this mass migration, including economic hardship, political instability, climate change, and severe food and water insecurity. As migrants from conflict-ridden countries seek better lives in wealthy Gulf nations, they often resort to illegal channels, becoming vulnerable to human trafficking. The episode takes a deep dive into the stages of this journey: Transiting through Djibouti and Somalia: Here, migrants face sex trafficking, forced labor, and exploitation in various forms, from domestic servitude to forced begging and peddling. Transiting through Yemen: Upon arrival, migrants are often captured by traffickers, facing brutal conditions in forced labor, sexual slavery, and even being coerced into criminal activities. Arriving in the Gulf monarchies: The struggle continues as illegal status subjects migrants to exploitative labor conditions, with men in hazardous construction work and women in domestic servitude, often facing abuse and extreme working hours. The conversation also explores solutions, emphasizing the need for origin countries to address underlying issues and for transit and destination countries to enhance migrant protection, fight human trafficking, and provide safer migration channels. Dr. Furlan and Bryon Lippincott conclude by discussing the international community's role in addressing this overlooked crisis and the importance of raising awareness about the risks and alternatives to irregular migration. Tune in to this informative and urgent discussion on "Conversations on Modern Slavery," where we explore the complexities of modern-day slavery and the paths toward freedom. [Download the Full Report]

Episode 4 features an interview with Charmaine Gandhi-Andrews, Charmaine served in Trinidad and Tobago Public Service for thirty-eight years, thirty-two of which was spent as an Immigration Officer in the Ministry of National Security. She became the first female Chief Immigration Officer in Trinidad and Tobago in 2015, a position she held until her early retirement from Public Service in January of this year. Passionate about issues relating to trafficking in persons, Charmaine has been involved in anti-human trafficking activities since 2009. She advocated for and was actively involved in developing and implementing policies and legislation on trafficking in persons in Trinidad and Tobago. In 2012 she was appointed as the first Director to lead the establishment of Trinidad and Tobago’s Counter Trafficking Unit and develop and implement the country’s anti-trafficking efforts. She led the investigation, identification, rescue, rehabilitation, and reunification of victims of human trafficking with their families. The US State Department recognized Charmaine as a hero acting to end modern-day slavery in its 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report. In December 2022, she was honored with the Migrant Hero Award from the International Organization for Migration, Port of Spain office for her years of dedication and service in the field of migration.

Free the Slaves Research Officer Dr. Marta Furlan and Southeast Asia Regional manager join the podcast to discuss the research report on the intersection between human trafficking and climate change in the Philippines recently published by FTS. The Report: Human Trafficking and Climate Change: Understanding Intersections and Strengthening Responses in the Philippines contains findings from research by FTS and JPIC-IDC. The research examines the linkages between climate change, climate change-related hazards, and human trafficking in the regions of Eastern Visayas and Caraga (Eastern Philippines). The research finds that communities affected by climate change become exposed to the risk of exploitation by human traffickers. Exploitation can take different forms, but in Eastern Visayas and Caraga it is mostly labor trafficking and forced labor, child hazardous labor, sexual trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), and online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC). Recognizing that natural hazards heighten the vulnerability of individuals and communities to exploitation by human traffickers, actions that address climate change-related vulnerabilities become a much-needed strategy to end the conditions that allow human trafficking to exist."

El segundo episodio de "Conversaciones sobre la Esclavitud Moderna" presenta los hallazgos del proyecto de investigación "Entre la Explotación y el Abandono: Cuatro Estudios de Caso en Comunidades Indígenas en la Amazonia Peruana", que hicieron Free the Slaves y Onotzi. Con Marta Furlan (FTS), Gemma Baradjí Blasco (FTS), y Nancy Cynthia González (Onotzi), el episodio presenta los hallazgos de la investigación sobre la trata de personas en las comunidades indígenas de la Amazonia, discute la situación de abandono y explotación de las poblaciones indígenas en Peru, y contextualiza los hallazgos de la investigación en la realidad contemporánea de America Latina." The second episode of "Conversations on Modern Slavery" discusses the research project "Between Neglect and Exploitation: Four Case Studies in Indigenous Communities in the Peruvian Amazon" conducted by Free the Slaves and Onotzi. Hosted by Dr Marta Furlan (FTS) and with the participation of Gemma Bardají Blasco (FTS) and Nancy Cynthia Gonzalez (Onotzi), the episode presents the research findings on human trafficking among Peru's Indigenous people, discusses the marginalized and neglected condition of Indigenous communities in Peru, and contextualizes the research findings in the wider reality of Latin America. This episode is presented in Spanish. Click on the link below to access the English Transcription of the podcast. https://links.freetheslaves.net/Peru_Transcript

Dive into the riveting world of "Conversations on Modern Slavery" with hosts Bryon Lippincott and Dr. Marta Furlan from Free the Slaves. In this premiere episode, uncover the driving force behind the podcast, get a tantalizing glimpse of upcoming episodes, and embark on a journey into the transformative work of Free the Slaves. Join us as we unravel the threads of this global issue. 🎙️