Hope for Justice: Ending Modern Slavery with Enrique Restoy
Slavery is a situation whereby somebody controls another person and limits the rights of the other person, the fundamental rights of the other person, so the right to move around, the right to life, the right to freedom of expression, then the right to all the fundamental human rights- are deprived by another person who controls you, and often for the purpose of exploiting you.
What does it take to combat modern slavery? In this episode of 'Love&BLoved', host Lena Cebula sits down with Enrique Restoy, the Director of International Programs at Hope for Justice. With a wealth of experience in organizations like Frontline AIDS and Anti-Slavery International, Enrique shares his deep insights into the fight against human trafficking and modern slavery. He breaks down the harsh realities of modern slavery, where individuals are controlled and exploited, often losing their fundamental rights.
This conversation isn't just about the grim statistics; it's about the real lives impacted and the tireless work being done to restore dignity and freedom to survivors. Enrique also tackles common misconceptions and emphasizes why a human rights approach is crucial in this battle. If you want to understand the complexities of modern slavery and what’s being done to end it, this episode is a must-listen.