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Via @TheExodusRoad True statistics on human trafficking among LGBTQ youth are severely underreported. The discrepancy is due to complex factors including fear of discrimination, prejudice, and violence, societal stigmas surrounding the LGBTQ population, and an often strained relationship with law enforcement. In fact, of the 31,659 cases of human trafficking reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline since 2007, only 418 (that’s just 1%) were reported as being connected to the LGBTQ population. #Pride2021 #PrideProud #EndHumanTrafficking #SupportSurvivors #SupportTransYouth #SupportLGBTQYouth #Empowerment #Art #Music #Healing (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQwqAjYD4sk/?utm_medium=tumblr

Via @PolarisProject Fear of Discrimination, Prejudice, and Violence One of the biggest obstacles that prevents people from reporting LGBTQ-related human trafficking cases is the social stigma against these populations. LGBTQ-identified individuals can face discrimination and prejudice based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, physical appearance, and adherence to gender norms. To protect against these injustices and violence, LGBTQ-identified individuals often stay closeted – keeping their identities a secret. By reporting a trafficking instance, they may fear that their LGBTQ-identity may be exposed. This especially occurs with LGBTQ youth, who typically rely on the emotional support and resources provided by their families. If “outed,” these resources and bonds may be threatened or withheld, and they may even experience violence against them by abusive or intolerant family members. It’s important to note that trans women of color experience disproportionately high rates of violence against them, especially in the commercial sex trade. Educating others and sharing resources about human trafficking is a productive first step. It is crucial to be able to identify a trafficking situation and know how to respond appropriately. Breaking Barriers is a resource for service providers and criminal justice professionals that provides tips on how to improve services to LGBTQ trafficking victims. #pride2021 #prideproud🌈 #pride #EndHumanTrafficking #SupportSurvivors #SupportTransYouth #SupportLGBTQYouth #Empowerment #Art #Music (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQwpcO0jeNi/?utm_medium=tumblr

Via @polarisproject Recent studies on homeless youth assisted by Covenant House found that LGBTQ homeless youth are disproportionately-affected by human trafficking: 33.8% of sex trafficked homeless youth identify as LGBTQ. That high statistic is staggering, especially in comparison to the low number of Hotline reports that deal with trafficked, homeless LGBTQ youth. These realities may contribute to the overall low number of LGBTQ-specific human trafficking cases reported. Many gaps still exist in the data, but key insights into how LGBTQ individuals are trafficked have come to light through the limited number of cases reported since 2007. Educating others and sharing resources about human trafficking is a productive first step. It is crucial to be able to identify a trafficking situation and know how to respond appropriately. Breaking Barriers is a resource for service providers and criminal justice professionals that provides tips on how to improve services to LGBTQ trafficking victims. #pride2021 #prideproud🌈 #pride #EndHumanTrafficking #SupportSurvivors #SupportTransYouth #SupportLGBTQYouth #Empowerment #Art #Music https://www.instagram.com/p/CQwpTtZj7iK/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Pride2021 #PrideProud #pridemonth #pride #EndHumanTrafficking #SupportSurvivors #SupportTransYouth #SupportLGBTQYouth #Empowerment #Art #Music #Healing (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQwpG25DbXD/?utm_medium=tumblr

Via @theexodusroad As one of the fastest-growing demographics of marginalized people in the United States, LGBTQ youth face tremendous pressure and an increased risk of sex trafficking. Cultural biases, homophobia, sex and gender discrimination, economic vulnerability, generational hate, and social stigma make LGBTQ youth inordinately vulnerable to exploitation. #Pride2021 #PrideProud #EndHumanTrafficking #SupportSurvivors #SupportTransYouth #SupportLGBTQYouth #Empowerment #Art #Music #Healing (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQwo_-ij5RO/?utm_medium=tumblr

New Breaking Distance by @beautyforfreedom Podcast Episode --- Launching at 1pm EST TUNE IN Featuring @savherawellness Co-Founder Dr. Vanessa Bouche and Survivor Leader and Savhera Employee Ava. (Link in Bio) (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQgkYi3jahN/?utm_medium=tumblr

New episode of our @beautyforfreedom #breakingdistancebybff podcast launching tomorrow June 24th at 12pm CST/1pm EST (link for the full podcast will be available at the link in our bio tomorrow) 🎙🎧🎙🎧🎙🎧 We’re so excited to share this conversation with you all featuring @savherawellness an essential oil brand providing products that contribute to wellness, justice and sustainability by providing dignified employment to brave survivors of sexual exploitation in India and the United States. #EndHumanTrafficking #SupportSurvivors #Empower #Uplift #Hopes #Dreams (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQeWRlTjSVt/?utm_medium=tumblr

New episode of our @beautyforfreedom #breakingdistancebybff podcast launching tomorrow June 24th at 12pm CST/1pm EST (link for the full podcast will be available at the link in our bio tomorrow) 🎙🎧🎙🎧🎙🎧 We’re so excited to share this conversation with you all featuring @savherawellness an essential oil brand providing products that contribute to wellness, justice and sustainability by providing dignified employment to brave survivors of sexual exploitation in India and the United States. #EndHumanTrafficking #SupportSurvivors #Empower #Uplift #Hopes #Dreams (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQeV4-DDv7a/?utm_medium=tumblr

We are truly grateful to @changedotorg for sharing our petition fighting voter suppression in Texas! You still have time to support this movement. Please click the link in our bio for more info. Posted @withregram • @changedotorg Over the weekend, Democrats in the Texas House walked out during the vote on Senate Bill 7. Their walkout blocked the passage of a bill that would create new voting restrictions—limiting early voting hours, restricting vote-by-mail, and curbing local voting options. ⁠ ⁠ Monica and a group of women in Texas have been fighting against these voting bills for months. She’s hoping this move by Texas Democrats will encourage other legislators to not pass this bill. Show your support by signing her petition.⁠ ⁠ change.org/TexasVotingRights (link in bio) (at Huntsville, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPtXjMojOln/?utm_medium=tumblr

MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL PREMIERE OF Dr. Richard Watkins' NEW PODCAST "Critical Concerns". Check out the Premiere Episode Featuring US Veteran Liesa Hackett here: https://critical-concerns-with-dr-rich-watkins-ed-d.simplecast.com/episodes/critical-concerns-episode-1-memorial-day-tribute-featuring-military-veteran-liesa-hackett Visit @ctmsisterspro profile for podcast link! (at Huntsville, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPjAa9cjcex/?utm_medium=tumblr

Pssst...Pssst...Did you hear what our AHHHHMAZING Texas Democrats Did Last Night?!!! Why don't you go ahead and sign our petition on @changedotorg (link in bio) to help the Dems fight SB7. ALL IS NOT LOST! LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! (at Huntsville, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPjATD4D_Uh/?utm_medium=tumblr

Fight Voter Suppression in Texas. Sign our @changedotorg petition (Link In Bio) Let’s all let our TX State representatives and legislators @drschwertner and @ernestbailes know how we feel. We are their constituents and they are here to serve us. Many have fought and died to protect our voting rights. Let's stop the bills SB7 and HB6 which would limit our ability, as people of color, to equal access and convenient voting in Walker County! (at Huntsville, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/COS4ATgDo1S/?igshid=1wx9co3sic3uv

Thank you so much @nasdaq for supporting our fight to #EndHumanTrafficking this #HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth Thank you to our supporters and donors! @suwanaperry @jerrydigital @valerievelazquez @artinmotionshow @drbgnb @iam.ayeyi @anne_verhallen @moonlightmonsterr @scarlett.delatorre @cynthia_k_cortes @herr_raeuschl @cloakerprime @katyaakuma @khrystyana @thejoannapauline @loancha @jenyrose @dakotadelfin Photography Courtesy of Nasdaq, Inc. (at Nasdaq) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKfPWcuF3c5/?igshid=1kd48ln1aqeg1

This is sooooo powerful @king_lekan Thank you for sharing! Yes, you should🙏🏾💪🏾🙏🏾 #REPOST From • @king_lekan As a musician in the diaspora, I owe it to you guys to use my music as a form of awareness to the #endsars movement • Should I drop? (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGyNDE4D5tk/?igshid=1plyoe6xxsm3a

BRAVO @madesafehq 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾 #REPOST• @madesafehq BREAKING NEWS: Today we are announcing the 6,500 substances prohibited from use in MADE SAFE certified products. This massive list is nearly five times the restricted list in the EU! Clearing this list is the first step in the rigorous screening process for all products that are MADE SAFE certified products, and a testament to the high standards of this certification. Check out this amazing resource and see how MADE SAFE sets the bar for truly safer products. Swipe up in stories or tap the link in our profile at @madesafehq. You can also head over to the science tab at madesafe.org. #raisethegreenbar #madesafe #madesafecertified #madesafebannedlist (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGqk9gGDbUO/?igshid=kuzf7a227prr

#REPOST • @dominykag and @madesafehq 💚 ‘How do you #raisethegreenbar and make your life or work more sustainable? We hope you will join the conversation this Thursday, Oct. 22nd for our annual event, Raise The Green Bar. Normally held at Hearst Tower in NYC, this year, the event is online. Find out more by tapping the link in our profile at @madesafehq or swiping up in stories.’ I will miss seeing everyone in person sooo much! So here’s a little trip down the last event memory lane when BB was still in my belly 😍 Oh and absolutely have to add that after last years event I have chosen MADE SAFE certified products for my baby including @babobotanicals @melioracleaningproducts and lucky enough to get @naturepedic baby mattress 💫 so thank you @madesafehq for looking out for mamas and bebes 🙏💗 And... I am absolutely consider certifying @amberlightbeauty in the near future 🙌💫 #madesafe #goodhousekeeping #sustainablefashion #sustainableliving #nontoxicliving #greenbeauty (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGprd3lFMuW/?igshid=1mxyell9zr991