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Let's Talk Modern SlaveryLet's Talk...Human Trafficking & TerrorismWelcome to this week’s episode where I talk to James Wright.James is former UK military and a specialist in counter-terrorism with extensive experience in Somalia. James offers a unique perspective on the complex connections between terrorism and human trafficking in this volatile region.Throughout our conversation, James provides an in-depth look at his work combating terrorist networks in Somalia and how these networks often intersect with human trafficking rings.He explains how terrorist organizations exploit vulnerable populations, using human trafficking as both a funding mechanism an...2024-09-2138 min
Let's Talk Modern SlaveryLet's Talk...Gender, Conflict & CommunityWelcome to this week’s episode where I talk to Shorouq Shatnawi. Shorouq is a Gender and Development Expert based in Jordan. Shorouq takes us on a journey across Jordan, shedding light on the unique vulnerabilities faced by women in war, conflict, and the reintegration process. In this episode, we delve into the systemic challenges that women face in the region. Shorouq discusses the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles and how gender-based violence disproportionately affects women compared to men, mirroring a troubling global trend. We explore the reali...2024-09-0730 min
Let's Talk Modern SlaveryLet's Talk...'What do you know about modern slavery?'Welcome to this week’s episode where we talk to Ian Waite. In this special episode of Let's Talk Modern Slavery, we put celebrity dancer Ian Waite to the test on a topic far removed from the ballroom: modern slavery. Known for his dynamic performances and vibrant personality on shows like Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing With the Stars, Ian steps into the challenging role of an advocate, tackling questions that reveal how much he really knows about this hidden global crisis. From the shocking realities of human trafficking to the subtle signs of ex...2024-08-1330 min
Let's Talk Modern SlaveryLet’s Talk…’Investigating Child Sacrifice’Warning: This episode contains references to human exploitation and is only intended to be heard by adults aged 18 and over. If you are likely to find this distressing, emotionally triggering or challenging, please consider carefully how you might want to engage with this episode. We’ve provided links for support agencies in the description below. Stay safe. Welcome to this week’s episode where I talk to Peter Sewakiryanga. Peter is the Founder of Kyampisi, an organization in Uganda that deals with trafficking for child sacrifice. We originally visited Kyampisi in Series 1 with Sa...2024-08-0247 min
Let's Talk Modern SlaveryLet's Talk...'Why do migrants take the journey?'Warning: This episode contains references to human exploitation and is only intended to be heard by adults aged 18 and over. If you are likely to find this distressing, emotionally triggering or challenging, please consider carefully how you might want to engage with this episode. We’ve provided links for support agencies in the description below. Stay safe. Welcome to this week’s episode where I talk to Meron Abdi.Meron is a former public prosecutor in Ethiopia within the Customs Authority for the Ministry of Justice. Meron initially discusses how prosecutors in Ethiopia guide...2024-07-1930 min
Let's Talk Modern SlaveryLet's Talk...'Femicide and Gender-Based Violence'Warning: This episode contains references to human exploitation and is only intended to be heard by adults aged 18 and over. If you are likely to find this distressing, emotionally triggering or challenging, please consider carefully how you might want to engage with this episode. We’ve provided links for support agencies in the description below. Stay safe. Welcome to this week’s episode where we talk to Njeri Wa Migwi.Njeri is the Founder of Usikimye, an organization which works towards ending sexual and gender-based violence (GBV) in Kenya. Njeri was also the co-org...2024-07-0538 min
Let's Talk Modern SlaveryLet's Talk...'’Survivor to Thriver to Warrior’Warning: This episode contains references to human exploitation and is only intended to be heard by adults aged 18 and over. If you are likely to find this distressing, emotionally triggering or challenging, please consider carefully how you might want to engage with this episode. We’ve provided links for support agencies in the description below. Stay safe. Welcome to this week’s episode where we talk to Christina Meadows.Christina is the Director of Operations and Rescue at the Nashville Anti Human Trafficking Coalition in the US. Losing her family unit through her parent’...2024-06-2142 min
Let's Talk Modern SlaveryLet's Talk...'A Truly Global Movement'Warning: This episode contains references to human exploitation and is only intended to be heard by adults aged 18 and over. If you are likely to find this distressing, emotionally triggering or challenging, please consider carefully how you might want to engage with this episode. We’ve provided links for support agencies in the description below. Stay safe.Welcome to this week’s episode where I talk to Sophie Otiende. Sophie has been working in the anti-human trafficking space for over 10 years. Growing up in the informal settlements of Nairobi, Kenya…Sophie herself was trafficked. Sop...2024-06-0738 min
Let's Talk Modern SlaveryLet's Talk..."From the US to Africa and back"Warning: This episode contains references to human exploitation and is only intended to be heard by adults aged 18 and over. If you are likely to find this distressing, emotionally triggering or challenging, please consider carefully how you might want to engage with this episode. We’ve provided links for support agencies in the description below. Stay safe. Welcome to the first episode of Series 2…where I talk to Tyler Dunman. Tyler is the Vice President of Programs for the Human Trafficking Institute, better known as HTI. Back in 2015, Tyler was a Prosecutor in Texas with...2024-05-2348 min
Security Thought Leadership: in conversation with Martin GillTackling modern slavery: whose responsibility is it?The exploitation of other people for personal or commercial gain is a largely covert activity with enormous implications. Modern slavery involves the exploitation of children as well as adults, and it takes many forms, for example, sexual exploitation, forced labour, domestic servitude. The Global Slavery Index (2018) suggests over 40 million individuals are currently victims of modern slavery. In this webinar, we discuss the causes, the symptoms and crucially the responses to modern slavery. All those in protection services, in private and public sectors and not least those on the frontline, need to be aware of the problem and the range...2024-05-1246 min
Let's Talk Modern Slavery#06 - Sam KarugabaWarning: This episode contains references to child sacrifice and is only intended to be heard by adults aged 18 and over. If you are likely to find this distressing, emotionally triggering or challenging, please consider carefully how you might want to engage with this episode. We’ve provided links for support agencies in the description below. Stay safe. For the last episode in this series, I talk to Sam Karugaba. Sam is a Ugandan working in the rural areas of Uganda. What does Sam do? For the last 10 years Sam has been rescuing children from being sacri...2024-04-2926 min
Let's Talk Modern Slavery#05 - Rachel BikholeWarning: This episode contains references to human exploitation and is only intended to be heard by adults aged 18 and over. If you are likely to find this distressing, emotionally triggering or challenging, please consider carefully how you might want to engage with this episode. We’ve provided links for support agencies in the description below. Stay safe. Welcome to this week’s episode where I talk to Rachel Bikhole. Rachel is the co-founder of Survivors Destiny, the only safe house provider specifically for male victims of human trafficking in Uganda...2024-04-1523 min
Let's Talk Modern Slavery#00 Prelude - An interview with Tony DunkerleyWarning: This episode contains references to human exploitation and is only intended to be heard by adults aged 18 and over. If you are likely to find this distressing, emotionally triggering or challenging, please consider carefully how you might want to engage with this episode. We’ve provided links for support agencies in the description below. Stay safe. Welcome to our podcast launch event!Join our audience of international investigators and the anti-slavery community as we hear from the host of our new podcast, Tony Dunkerley. Tony talks about his experiences investigating human trafficking and p...2024-04-0126 min
Let's Talk Modern Slavery#04 - Jennifer Wascak J.D.Warning: This episode contains references to human exploitation and is only intended to be heard by adults aged 18 and over. If you are likely to find this distressing, emotionally triggering or challenging, please consider carefully how you might want to engage with this episode. We’ve provided links for support agencies in the description below. Stay safe. Welcome to this week’s episode where I talk to Jennifer Wascak.Jennifer is an American attorney and CEO of Justice in Fashion, an organisation trying to identify and reduce inequalities in the garme...2024-03-2532 min
Let's Talk Modern Slavery#03 - Mina ChiangWarning: This episode contains references to human exploitation and is only intended to be heard by adults aged 18 and over. If you are likely to find this distressing, emotionally triggering or challenging, please consider carefully how you might want to engage with this episode. We’ve provided links for support agencies in the description below. Stay safe. Welcome to this week’s episode where I talk to Mina Chiang. Mina is the Founder of Humanity Research Consultancy, which strives to improve working conditions on fishing vessels in Southeast Asia. Mina describes how Indonesian and Fili...2024-03-1139 min
Let's Talk Modern Slavery#02 - Alan EdwardsWarning: This episode contains references to human exploitation and is only intended to be heard by adults aged 18 and over. If you are likely to find this distressing, emotionally triggering or challenging, please consider carefully how you might want to engage with this episode. We’ve provided links for support agencies in the description below. Stay safe. Welcome to this week's episode where I talk to Alan Edwards.Alan is former UK military and UK police. Alan was running anti-people smuggling operations back in the 90s with the National Crime Squad, going...2024-02-2637 min
Let's Talk Modern Slavery#01 - Kelvin Lay MBEWarning: This episode contains references to human exploitation and is only intended to be heard by adults aged 18 and over. If you are likely to find this distressing, emotionally triggering or challenging, please consider carefully how you might want to engage with this episode. We’ve provided links for support agencies in the description below. Stay safe.Kelvin was a detective in the UK and worked undercover during the football hooliganism days developing human intelligence sources – a difficult thing to do for Kelvin being a die-hard rugby fan. Kelvin actually set up the first police under...2024-01-0229 min
The Safeguarding PodcastS2 Ep5: Modern Slavery | Tony DunkerleyIn this episode we are joined by Tony Dunkerley, a Law Enforcement Mentor and Trainer and Founder of Illustro Consultancy LTD. Anthony gives shocking insight into the variations of exploitation and extreme slavery, and the sheer scale of the problem.2023-06-1633 min