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In Episode 4 of My Epiphany, Brandon Daniels, the CEO of the global EXIGER, recalls a chilling phone call he will never forget. In 2020, 39 Vietnamese men and women, including 10 teenagers (the youngest of which was only 15 years old), suffocated in the back of a lorry as they were trafficked into the UK. Several months later, one of EXIGER’s partners was about to enter into a new client relationship with the very firm responsible for this horrifying event. EXIGER’s systems immediately generated a red alert. Brandon tells us about the learning journey he went on as he found out more about this devastating tragedy. This is the story that fuels his fire in making supply chains more visible, accountable, and ethical.HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVEDEducate: Modern slavery is happening to people in the UK, in your town, in cities, on farms, and to people your age. Visit our website, follow us on social media, educate yourself. Talk to your friends and family about it. Think before you buy a fake football shirt, or pay for a cut price manicure or a cheap car wash. Donate: Your money helps us to continue to develop awareness-raising campaigns and educational materials. It helps us to support grassroots organisations working directly with survivors and work with businesses to uncover and stamp out modern slavery in their supply chains. Learn more: https://theantislaverycollective.org/Follow us on instagram: / the_anti_slavery_collective Follow us on x: https://x.com/TASC_orgFollow us on Facebook: / tasc.org Follow us on linkedin: / theantislaverycollective #antislavery #modernslavery #slavery #humantraffickingawareness #epiphany #artificialintelligence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 3 of My Epiphany, Rebekah Lisgarten tells us how as a teenager, she randomly picked up a book at a supermarket which changed the course of her life. Assuming the story was a work of fiction, Rebekah was horrified to learn that ‘Slave Girl’ was the real story of Sarah Forsyth. At only 17, (just two years older than Rebekah) Sarah was trafficked to the Netherlands from the UK. During the course of her career, Rebekah has worked directly with trafficking survivors in the UK, Greece, India, and Cambodia. For five years she served on Stop the Traffik’s Executive Team having a pivotal role in shaping its global operations. In October 2024, Rebekah was appointed as Stop the Traffik’s new CEO.This is her epiphany moment.HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVEDEducate: Modern slavery is happening to people in the UK, in your town, in cities, on farms, and to people your age. Visit our website, follow us on social media, educate yourself. Talk to your friends and family about it. Think before you buy a fake football shirt, or pay for a cut price manicure or a cheap car wash. Donate: Your money helps us to continue to develop awareness-raising campaigns and educational materials. It helps us to support grassroots organisations working directly with survivors and work with businesses to uncover and stamp out modern slavery in their supply chains. Learn more: https://theantislaverycollective.org/Learn more about STOP THE TRAFFIK visit: https://stopthetraffik.org/Follow us on instagram: / the_anti_slavery_collective Follow us on x: https://x.com/TASC_orgFollow us on Facebook: / tasc.org Follow us on linkedin: / theantislaverycollective #antislavery #modernslavery #slavery #humantraffickingawareness #epiphany #domestic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing episode 2 of our new short interview series My Epiphany.Episode 2 features Phil Brewer, a retired Police Officer who spent 5 years investigating modern slavery and human trafficking in the Met, now a specialist advisor at the Human Trafficking Foundation and lecturer and honorary research fellow at St Mary’s University.Early in his career with the Met,  Phil worked on the case of a man trafficked from Nigeria to the UK when he was 14 into a life of domestic servitude. For 26 years the young man slept on a roll-up mat on the kitchen floor. When he was finally rescued, every possession he owned in the world fit into two plastic bags. It was a case he'll never forget.Every week until December a new film will be released across our social media platforms and The Anti-Slavery Collective website.HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVEDEducate: Modern slavery is happening to people in the UK, in your town, in cities, on farms, and to people your age. Visit our website, follow us on social media, educate yourself. Talk to your friends and family about it. Think before you buy a fake football shirt, or pay for a cut price manicure or a cheap car wash. Donate: Your money helps us to continue to develop awareness-raising campaigns and educational materials. It helps us to support grassroots organisations working directly with survivors and work with businesses to uncover and stamp out modern slavery in their supply chains. Learn more: https://theantislaverycollective.org/Follow us on instagram: / the_anti_slavery_collective Follow us on x: https://x.com/TASC_org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is the first video in our new short interview series called "My Epiphany". Each short film details a very personal moment when experts and activists from all walks of life were confronted with the horrifying reality of modern slavery, and their ongoing quest to do something about it. To kick off the series, the first video features the broadcaster and journalist Julie Etchingham. 20 years ago, Julie sat across a table in a prison meeting room and met a young, quietly spoken Nigerian woman, whose story changed her life. Every week until December a new film will be released across our social media platforms and The Anti-Slavery Collective website. HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVEDEducate: Modern slavery is happening to people in the UK, in your town, in cities, on farms, and to people your age. Visit our website, follow us on social media, educate yourself. Talk to your friends and family about it. Think before you buy a fake football shirt, or pay for a cut price manicure or a cheap car wash. Donate: Your money helps us to continue to develop awareness-raising campaigns and educational materials. It helps us to support grassroots organisations working directly with survivors and work with businesses to uncover and stamp out modern slavery in their supply chains. Learn more: https://theantislaverycollective.org/Follow us on instagram:   / the_anti_slavery_collective  Follow us on linkedin:   / theantislaverycollective   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our final episode of the series, we're delighted to welcome world renowned activist and North Korean defector, Yeonmi Park.After escaping from North Korea as a child, Yeonmi suffered at the hands of human traffickers in China, but still speaks openly about her experiences and uses her profile to shine a light on this worldwide issue. We discuss her story and how we can all use the privileges of our freedom to highlight how many people aren't afforded such luxuries.  For more information, visit our website or click the links below:Yeonmi's latest memoir 'Yeonmi Park: I hope my book will shine a light on the darkest place in the world''Inside China's 'Red Zone' where North Korean women are sold as slaves' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us this week is Marisol Nichols, an esteemed actor who you'll know from her starring roles in shows like 24 and Riverdale. But off-screen, she's been using her acting skills to help fight modern slavery.Marisol talks to us about how she's gone undercover with former Government agents to stop trafficking at its source, often posing as various figures within the modern slavery underworld to help convict perpetrators. She also discusses the lightbulb moment that started her on this path and how rewarding - and frightening - her work has proven to be. For more information, visit our website or click the links below:Marisol's PodcastMarisol Nichols Fights Modern SlaveryStars Making A Social Impact: How Actress Marisol Nichols Is Helping To Stop Human TraffickingSlavery Free World Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today has quite the CV. Amanda Nguyen is a civil rights activist who has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, voted as a TIME Women of the Year and has ambitions of becoming an astronaut. She is one incredible woman!Amanda talks to us about how her Vietnamese background made her all too aware of the realities of human trafficking and what can be done to fight this issue. Plus, Amanda talks us through how she founded Rise, the nonprofit that fights for the civil rights of sexual violence survivors, after her own horrific experience and her inspirational work in the US government.For more information, visit our website or click the links below:Amanda Nguyen Is Fighting for Sexual Assault Survivor Rights All Around the WorldRiseRise's #StopAsianHate campaignActivist Amanda Nguyen Is Telling a Different Story About Sexual Assault Through Clothes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re joined by a sporting superstar who has proven that people can achieve anything, even out of brutal hardships.Efe Obada is a tough-tackling defensive end in the NFL, and one of few Brits playing in the league. But his journey began when he was trafficked to the U.K. at just ten years old and left homeless, before spending the next decade in the foster care system.He talks to us about the hardship he’s suffered and how he’s become a symbol of hope for millions around the world, proving that nobody is solely defined by the things that happen to them.We spoke to Efe before the start of the 2023 NFL season.For more information, visit our website or click the links below:Efe's interview with Donald McRaeNFL Africa program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is a woman with more experience in dealing with survivors of modern slavery than most.After working with traumatised victims of crime across three decades in the Metropolitan Police, Karen now helps to run Bakhita House – a safe house that takes a holistic approach to caring for female survivors of modern slavery. Karen chats to us about how her work in the police informs her approach today, the need for greater governmental support and how Bakhita House always makes it about the survivors themselves, not their trauma.For more information, visit our website or click the links below:Caritas Bakhita HouseThe Salvation ArmyIndependent Anti-Slavery Commissioner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today are two people whose passion for fighting modern slavery is awe-inspiring. We’re delighted to be joined by Zach Filkins, from the world-famous band OneRepublic, and International Justice Mission’s Molly Hodson!OneRepublic have used their huge platform to champion the fight against modern slavery and particularly the work of IJM, who have been at the forefront of activism against human trafficking for over 25 years. Zach and Molly chat to us about how their partnership came to be, how more famous people can utilise their platform for good, and how they’ve come across so many inspiring stories of hope while speaking to those affected by this crisis.For more information, visit our website or click the links below:IJM website IJM Scale of Harm 2023OneRepublic Joins IJM in the Fight to End Modern-Day SlaveryWhy OneRepublic Is Working Hard to Make Sure Everyone Can Live a ‘Good Life’OneRepublic Good Life Foundation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we're delighted to be joined by Ambassador Cindy Dyer, who serves as Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons in President Joe Biden's administration.Cindy talks to us about methods the US government is implementing to provide greater protection to survivors of trafficking and how she's interacted with survivors personally. Plus, we talk about how efforts at the local level are just as important as state and international legislation. For more info, visit our website or click the links below:Cindy Dyer BiographyCindy Dyer Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe speech2023 Trafficking in Persons Report Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is the wonderful Rose Hudson-Wilkin. Rose became the first black woman to become a bishop in the Church of England, and has since held positions as the Queen's Chaplain and the Speaker's Chaplain. She joined us for an uplifting conversation about how the church supports survivors of trafficking as part of its role in the community, extending that same kindness to everyone around her and how important it is to speak out if you think something might be wrong, regardless of any potential fear or embarrassment. For more info, visit our website or click the links below:The Diocese of CanterburyBishop of Dover Pledges to Raise Awareness of Modern SlaveryThe Role of the Church in Fighting Modern Slavery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fashion industry is one of world’s largest consumer economies. But, unfortunately, it has become inextricably linked with the prevalence of modern slavery and lack of environmental sustainability. Today’s guest is hoping to change that for the better.James Bartle is the founder and CEO of Outland Denim, an ethical fashion company that works with survivors of human trafficking to provide them sustainable means of work, helping them to to rebuild their lives. He talks to us about seeing trafficking firsthand, how Outland treats its employees with dignity and respect, and what the global fashion industry still needs to address amidst the fight against modern slavery. For more info, visit our website or click the links below:Outland DenimUnseen: Modern Slavery in FashionWalk Free: Beyond Compliance in the Garment Industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us for the first episode of our new season is the Rt Hon Theresa May, the former British Prime Minister who has dedicated much of her political career to fighting modern slavery in the UK and overseas.She welcomed us to her parliamentary offices to talk about how she first became aware of modern slavery, her vital role in the passing of the Modern Slavery Act in 2015 and just how important cooperation is in fighting this global epidemic - across communities, businesses and borders.For more info, visit our website or click the links below:Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human TraffickingThe 2015 Modern Slavery ActTheresa May’s websiteDefeating modern slavery: article by Theresa May Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the final episode of the series, we look at how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in an alarming spike in incidences of human trafficking.Eugenie and Jules are joined from the Poland-Ukraine border by Dean, a former member of the Armed Forces trying to help those displaced by the war. He tells us about intercepting human traffickers, just how prominent it's become and what we can all do to help.Thanks for listening to this series of Floodlight! For more info, visit our website or click the links below:MitmarkOperation Blue Shield (Mitmark)Our Journal from our visit to Poland and Ukraine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is Ian Urbina, an investigative journalist whose work exploring sea slavery informed his celebrated book, The Outlaw Ocean.Ian has travelled across the world to explore how modern slavery touches even the darkest corners of the high seas. He tells us about some of his most challenging trips, how sea slavery touches all of our lives and how we can all help eradicate such an opaque problem.For more info, visit our website or click the links below:The Outlaw Ocean ProjectBook - The Outlaw Ocean by Ian UrbinaNew York Times- The Outlaw Ocean  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Operation Fort remains the largest case of modern slavery ever tried in the UK, and today's guest was right at the heart of it. We're joined by Detective Chief Inspector from West Midlands Police, Nick Dale!As the lead investigator for Operation Fort, Nick may well have more first-hand experience of fighting modern slavery than anyone else in the UK. He sits down with Eugenie and Jules to discuss the inner workings of Operation Fort, how his team helped numerous victims across the country, and the telltale signs of modern slavery in our everyday lives.For more info, visit our website or click the links below:Operation Fort Hope for Justice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cindy McCain is a politician, diplomat and humanitarian who, through setting up the McCain Institute with her late husband John, has dedicated much of her career to fighting human trafficking.Cindy joins Jules and Eugenie to discuss the McCain Institute's extensive work out on the frontline, how she witnessed human trafficking first-hand in India and how we can all spot signs of human trafficking in our communities.For more info, visit our website or click the links below:McCain InstituteThornHuman Trafficking Apps - Unseen, Clewer Initiative, Stop the Traffik, Faith for Freedom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Floodlight, we're joined by Kevin Bales, Kevin is a Professor of Contemporary Slavery at the University of Nottingham and one of the world's foremost experts in the fight against modern slavery.He joins Jules and Eugenie to discuss his three-decade career, where his academic studies and varied activism work have continued to help everyone from the United Nations to the next generation of change-makers.For more info, visit our website or click the links below. Nottingham rights labTed talk: How to Combat Modern SlaveryBook: Disposable peopleBook: Blood and earth where modern slavery intersects with climate changeFree the slaves Anti-Slavery International The Happy Baby Community The National Referral Mechanism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the more well-publicised industries tackling modern slavery worldwide is fashion. Today's guest knows more about the intricacies of that fight than most; it's former CEO of ASOS, Nick Beighton.Late last year, while still CEO of the fashion giant, Nick sat down with Eugenie and Jules to discuss how he helped change ASOS' values and practices - hoping others do the same - and gave us some great advice about how we can all shop more responsibly. For more info, visit our website or click the links below. - The True Cost of Fashion- Good On You- Michaela de Prince- ASOS Modern Slavery Statement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.