FNUSA's Monthly Newsletter


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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

April 2021
Standing with the AAPI Community
"A society that tolerates any form of oppression is a society that is an affront to us all."

Following the tragedy in Georgia last month, we released a statement standing in solidarity with the AAPI community. We recognize that the increase in violent acts against the community is a combination of multiple forces of oppression, such as racism and misogyny. In this particular case, we know the way to increase the protection of the most vulnerable communities is to end the abuse, exploitation, and shaming of sex workers and those presumed to be sex workers.

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FNUSA's Virtual Conference
Thank you to everyone who participated in our virtual conference held March 22nd - 25th. We had an amazing time learning and connecting with all of you, and can't wait to see you in-person next year! Make sure to save the date. The 2022 conference will be held on March 16th & 17th in Miami!

"I have never left a FNUSA conference feeling "burnt out" on the topic or like I hadn't learned anything new. The diversity of the content and speakers is always inspiring and refreshing for a field that can often feel monotonous and stagnant."

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. As we all know, sexual assault and human trafficking are inherently linked. Traffickers commonly use sexual violence as a tool to assert power and control over survivors of all genders, regardless of the type of trafficking they are engaging in. Click below to learn more about the intersection of trafficking and sexual assault.
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New Survivor Advocate Toolkit

Freedom Network USA collaborated with the Survivor Alliance ([link removed]) and our member, the International Institute of Buffalo ([link removed]) , to create a toolkit for survivors who are just starting their journey as changemakers in the anti-trafficking field. This toolkit includes a short video series and a workbook that survivors can complete alone or with a trusted support person.

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May is Every Survivor Counts Month!

Here at Freedom Network USA May is Every Survivor Counts Month. We will be highlighting the experiences of survivor advocates and discussing the inclusion of survivor voices at every level to build a better anti-trafficking movement. Make sure to look out for our efforts on social media and consider making a donation ([link removed]) today.

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Webinar Recording Available- Addressing the Intersection of Substance Use and Housing

On April 1st, our Housing Project ([link removed]) hosted a webinar discussing the intersection of substance use and human trafficking. The webinar shares best practices for housing survivors who may be actively using. View the full video below.
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