There are 4.5 million people trapped in forced sexual exploitation globally estimates International Labor Organization. The symposium contributed to The McCain Institute’s efforts to raise awareness to #EndTrafficking.

Remarks

Senator Heidi Heitkamp
U.S. Senator, North Dakota

Corinne Dettmeijer-Vermeulen
Dutch National Rapporteur, Trafficking in Human Beings and Sexual Violence against Children

Panel I: Leadership in Action
1:30 - 2:20 PM EST

The Human Trafficking Symposium will begin with Leadership in Action, which is a new conversation series focusing on subject matter experts working directly to make a positive impact on the world today. The series will focus on individuals that contribute to tackling social injustice.

Confirmed speakers:
John F. Clark
President and Chief Executive Officer, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Cindy McCain
Human Trafficking Advisory Council Chair, The McCain Institute

Art Exhibit
2:20 - 2:50 PM EST

Kay Chernush of ArtWorks for Freedom will present "Bought & Sold: Voices of Human Trafficking." The series speaks to the experiences and suffering of the hundreds of thousands of men, women and children affected by trafficking.

Panel II: Human Trafficking Conversation Series
2:50 - 3:50 PM EST

The second panel, the sixth Human Trafficking Conversation Series, “More Than Our Stories: A Conversation on the Importance of Survivor Leadership," will shed light on the critical role survivors play in combatting human trafficking and highlight survivor successes and empowerment over injustice.

Confirmed speakers:Tina Frundt
Founder, Courtney’s House

Carolyn Jones
Resident Advocate, StreetLightUSA

Ann Wilkinson
Director of Mentor Services, My Life My Choice

Moderator:Kara Van de Carr
Executive Director, Eden House

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