Meet Mikaela, one of the vibrant voices among LIFT’s interns. Her passion for human rights has driven her commitment to fortify LIFT’s mission and its core pillars as our legal intern. As she reflects back on her journey embarked at LIFT, Mikaela’s story encapsulates the spirit of unwavering resilience, and determination.
Read MoreThis blog, titled "LIFT," is part of a special written series called "LIFE / LEARN / LIFT." Our goal is to inspire individuals who have dedicated themselves to making a difference in this world and liberating countless lives from the horrors of human trafficking. No matter where you currently are at in the fight against human trafficking, the LIFT team is here to inspire and uplift you with our compelling stories of supporting lives like Fai's*[1]. Whether you're part of an organization, in the government, a supporter, a frontline worker, or a member of society, it's essential to recognize that you hold powerful resources in your hands to redress the injustice faced by those oppressed by human trafficking.
Read MoreThis blog, titled "LEARN," is part of a special written series called "LIFE / LEARN / LIFT." Our goal is to inspire individuals who have dedicated themselves to making a difference in this world and liberating countless lives from the horrors of human trafficking.
Success in assisting survivors is not an overnight achievement; it's difficult to measure the impact in a short period of time. The lesson we've learned from our former survivor is that LIFT serves as the "best classroom" for members, enabling them to overcome obstacles with resilience. At LIFT, we've witnessed firsthand how our dedication to uplifting survivors' lives also uplifts the hearts of our staff and organization.
"LIFE / LEARN / LIFT" is a special three-part story that recounts the life of a person who overcame the trauma of sexual trafficking. LIFT highlights the importance of justice in uplifting their lives and restoring them to a beautiful state of strength once again.
Read MoreLIFT International assisted with a case in which 16 offenders were arrested on human trafficking charges. Three of these offenders, in this case called recruiters, were once victims themselves.
Read MoreIn 2000, the UN adopted three protocols to “fight against transnational organized crime.” LIFT was founded to strategically address the issue of sex trafficking and child sexual exploitation, therefore we are primarily interested in Protocol 1: to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons, especially women and children.
Read MoreThe Bali Process is an international forum that aims to discover as many ways as possible to combat trafficking together as one entity. The group works closely together sharing everything from intelligence, resources, and research in order to more effectively combat trafficking. And, so far, it’s having an impact.
Read MoreJane is one of Thailand's most experienced social workers dealing with human trafficking cases. Jane has been a voice for victims of trafficking in Thailand since 2000. She is now the head of LIFT's Aftercare Team in charge of our Protect programs.
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