They are heavy topics, but topics that should be discussed because sexual exploitation and human trafficking aren’t things that just happen in big cities.
The Huntsville High School Parent/School Council, in collaboration with the Trillium Lakeland District School Board and the government of Canada, is bringing subject expert Timea E. Nagy to speak to Grade 9/10 HHS students and the community at large at the Algonquin Theatre at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. This is a free event.
HHS parent council co-chair Sara Berry-Nakamoto said it’s essential for community members to become educated about the issues of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. She said that with social media and an online presence, these risks are something that young people face, and the more educated they are, the better – not just for young people but parents, guardians, and community members.
Berry explained that on the morning of May 15, Grade 9/10 students will be introduced to Digital Online Safety and Exploitation/Online Grooming, as well as what they can do and who they can call for support.
In the evening, topics that will be explored for parents, guardians, and the public are Human/Sex trafficking, Digital Online Safety, Latest Trends/Prevention, Local Resources, and Victim Services.
Timea E. Nagy is a best-selling author, UN advisor, human rights activist, and keynote speaker. Her journey as a survivor of sex trafficking has led her to be one of the leading voices and change-makers in national and global movements. As a founder of Canada’s first victim service agency, aiming to serve victims of human trafficking, and a founder of Canada’s first safe house for victims of human trafficking, Nagy has an incredible tale to tell.
It is not just a story about the survival of her own tragic events but about her personal healing journey while becoming the Nation’s face, voice, and leader in fighting the crime of human trafficking.
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Nagy’s book on her personal experiences and how she became a victims advocate is a testament to the reality of human trafficking and survival.