We are excited to welcome Jacob Ostler to the Libertas International Podcast! Jake is a therapist from Utah who works with human trafficking survivors, survivors of torture, and survivors of ritualistic abuse. In this podcast, Jake details his vast educational background at the University of Utah and Vanguard University as well as his travels fighting human trafficking across Africa, Nepal, Thailand, Mexico and here in the United States. Additional Notes Human Trafficking in Utah - https://www.standard.net/police-fire/2024/jun/22/human-trafficking-in-utah-happens-daily-and-local-police-are-under-equipped-investigators-say/Dangers of Voluntourism- https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/17/learning/high-on-helping-the-dangers-of-voluntourism.htmlHuman Trafficking in Nepal-https://freedomcollaborative.org/newsletter-archive/ngos-drive-efforts-to-improve-on-nepals-tier-2-statusHuman Trafficking in Thailand-https://ecpat.org/story/trafficking-in-thailand-the-demand-fuels-child-trafficking-for-sexual-purposes/What is Ritual Abuse?- https://www.rasasc.org.uk/ritual-abuse/Child Marriage in the United States- https://www.unchainedatlast.org/child-marriage-in-the-u-s/

We are back with another episode of the Libertas International Podcast! This time, we are back with Benny Yu, the Founder of El Pozo de Vida and 27 Million. He holds a Masters Degree in Theology and has spoken all over the world about the life saving work he does at El Pozo de Vida. Based in Mexico City, Benny details in this story his history of abuse, how he deals with organized crime, and how faith plays a key role in what he is trying to do at EPDV. He is also the author of Painful Miracles, a book about his life and the works of God in El Pozo de Vida. We are grateful for Benny for being a true pioneer in this field and for sharing his time with us! Links Belowhttps://27million.com/our-team/https://www.elpozodevida.org.mx/https://www.amazon.com/Painful-Miracles-Walking-Miraculous-Breakthrough-ebook/dp/B095BXMDXV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZFA2VFZ1SZ4G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.05mjlXGU340mnmrm0B61Nefcu3hISPmDjBrpRjB2a_2KMN_lOQMibbPfDYZcyVBdTgG4W5mx2Yr7kkzsPMw7PH6PAlbTIlsUkWbs9KmdOpZYXUpxHhiGUz0_cqYGbpaLTgvvrb-3B_GUIXnFgTMwi5GfBb2xv8agCbqxikfbiaj_6oSWLZKO46Tf76I0AYtk.Bfwk2IatS_Xx1HBCfLP5vZ1V1nlOVFUoj5KoPcZCvpo&dib_tag=se&keywords=benny+yu&qid=1731895650&sprefix=benny+yu+%2Caps%2C350&sr=8-1

Welcome back to the Libertas International Podcast! This week we talk with Tyson Wright, Founder of the International Coalition for Prevention and Empowerment. Tyson talks about duty, and how he started this NGO due to promises he made to people who very much desired knowledge for prevention. During the interview he talks about how prevention matters, his work in Panama and Ecuador,  his work with indigenous people, addresses some controversial  topics regarding prevention, and how people can get involved in ensuring that prevention is something that is developed in communities over a long span of time. As Tyson states, it really is a fight that everyone can be involved in. Here are some more information about human trafficking prevention and Tyson's NGO. https://preventempower.org/our-storyhttps://cdapress.com/news/2024/sep/27/run-for-human-trafficking-victims/https://panama.iom.int/en/news/panama-committed-fight-against-trafficking-persons-0https://www.oas.org/ext/en/security/crime-prevention-network/Recursos/Multimedios/shame-silences-ecuadors-indigenous-people-trafficked-for-sexhttps://www.alaskachildrenstrust.org/blog/unraveling-the-stories-of-sex-trafficking-innbspalaska

Bienvenidos a otro episodio del podcast de Libertas International, donde abordamos temas de justicia, protección y esperanza para las víctimas de trata de personas. Hoy tenemos el honor de contar con una invitada muy especial, una mujer increíblemente valiente que ha transformado su dolor en acción. Sarah Nicolle Gómez es una sobreviviente de trata de personas que, a pesar de haber enfrentado momentos inimaginables, ha decidido luchar por el bienestar de otras niñas y mujeres.En este episodio, Sarah compartirá su inspiradora historia de supervivencia, cómo trabaja para proteger a las más vulnerables, y su compromiso con llevar a los abusadores ante la justicia. Además, nos hablará sobre cómo se está preparando para seguir sirviendo en el futuro y continuar su lucha por la libertad y la dignidad de todas.Prepárense para una conversación poderosa, llena de resiliencia y esperanza. No se lo pierdanMas noticas sobre Sarah y Proyecto Bat Bridge. https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/former-austin-teacher-sentenced-7-years-illicit-sexual-conduct-colombia-after-hsihttps://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/former-austin-isd-teacher-sentenced-seven-years-prison-illicit-sexual-conduct-colombiahttps://www.telemundocentraltexas.com/2022/09/16/arrestan-hombre-de-texas-por-viajar-colombia-para-tener-relaciones-sexuales-con-menores/https://www.elespectador.com/investigacion/la-condena-a-un-pedofilo-estadounidense-que-fue-a-medellin-de-turismo-sexual/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFMFztleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHclTvEPoa4D9OfiJ7SSZzGMyaQjO6kJMjH2sP97JBmB5rXLcf1Aol-OUYQ_aem_FOqnyQkXF_99Hj6PlgMdVA

We are honored to welcome DEA Agent Steve Murphy to the Libertas International Podcast! Steve Murphy is a retired DEA agent renowned for his pivotal role in the pursuit and eventual capture of the infamous Colombian drug lord, Pablo Escobar. Born in the United States, Murphy joined the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the 1980s and was stationed in Colombia during the height of Escobar's reign of terror. Alongside his partner, Javier Peña, Murphy worked tirelessly to dismantle Escobar's Medellín Cartel, which was responsible for a significant portion of the cocaine trafficked into the United States during that era.Murphy's efforts, often at great personal risk, contributed significantly to the DEA's operations in Colombia and the eventual downfall of Escobar in 1993. His experiences during this tumultuous period were later dramatized in the popular Netflix series "Narcos," where actor Boyd Holbrook portrayed him.Following his retirement from the DEA, Murphy has become a public speaker, sharing his experiences and insights on law enforcement, international drug trafficking, and the challenges of combating organized crime. He also co-authored a book titled "Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar," which provides a detailed account of his and Peña's roles in the high-stakes operation against the Medellín Cartel.Steve joins the podcast to talk about the search for Pablo Escobar but also to talk about working with law enforcement in a different country and how to avoid the appearance of the "ugly" American. He also talks about how to stay brave in the fight vs. evil in the modern day as he did when he was facing one of the most evil men that has ever walked the earth. Trailer for Narcos-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl8zdCY-abwLink to the Game of Crimes Podcast-https://gameofcrimespodcast.com/Additional Articles about Steve Murphy https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/from-small-town-cop-to-narcos-legend-ashburn-resident-talks-about-his-career/article_eaceac5e-e799-11ea-a341-4fdb96bfe979.htmlhttps://www.aetv.com/real-crime/meet-the-dea-special-agents-who-helped-bring-down-pablo-escobarhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4C17dgJ6eQ

In this episode, Tyler details the crimes of the late pedophile Abel Fernandez, who took his life in 2023. Abel was a fake English teacher in Medellin, Colombia where he would use threats and abuse to control vulnerable girls in Colombia. He was arrested in Project Beartooth. Tyler talks about his crimes, his death, and how his case details how Libertas works in Colombia and also how predators around the world use normal professions to gain access to vulnerable children. Below are news articles talking about Abel and his crimes. libertasinternational.org https://www.cibercuba.com/noticias/2021-09-06-u1-e129488-s27061-cubanoamericano-detenido-colombia-habria-explotado-abusadohttps://www.elnuevoherald.com/noticias/america-latina/colombia-es/article254003463.htmlhttps://www.wral.com/detienen-a-hombre-que-presuntamente-abus-y-explot-sexualmente-al-menos-a-70-menores-en-colombia/19860755/https://caracol.com.co/emisora/2021/09/03/medellin/1630695702_859629.html

We are back with another episode of the Libertas International Podcast! This weeks guest takes us to Africa, multiple countries in Africa with the Founder of My Sister's House Rochelle Sellers. Rochelle has been fighting poverty for over 20 years working all over Africa to empower women and children. Her journey takes her to Ethiopia, Uganda, Sierra Leone, etc. In this episode she talks about a personal tragedy that occurred when she was a young girl that left her orphaned. And how that experience has shaped her and the work that she continues to put forth this day. She also talks about her faith, and what it means to her when serving the most vulnerable in Africa. For more information on what we discussed in this podcast please visit the following links. A short summary of child sacrifices in Uganda https://www.worldvision.org/blog/5-things-need-know-child-sacrifice-ugandaLink to Libertas International libertasinternational.orgHuman Trafficking in Ethiopiahttps://www.unodc.org/easternafrica/en/Stories/new-ethiopian-law-on-human-trafficking-and-migrant-smuggling.htmlOrgan Harvestinghttps://worldhope.org/blog-combating-the-evils-of-organ-harvesting/

This week, Tyler talks about a case from last year called "Project Fisherman" where Libertas International was asked to collaborative with the US Embassy in Peru and the Peruvian National Police to rescue a young boy who was being trafficked on TikTok. This story is not unique in the abuse that it talks about. Abuse is common on almost all social media platforms, which some companies doing very little to stop the abuse as they continue to make money from it. Over the last 4 years companies like Airbnb, Visa, Mastercard, Meta, etc. have all been called out for profiting off the abuse of children. In this story, TikTok was the company in question. Join us on this episode to listen to Project Fisherman and the rescue of this 10 year old boy. Additional Informationlibertasinternational.orgA New Article about Project Fisherman https://www.infobae.com/peru/2023/11/24/sujeto-que-abusaba-sexualmente-de-nino-y-compartia-los-videos-en-tiktok-fue-capturado-en-comas/Human Trafficking in Peru https://www.consulado.pe/es/NuevaYork/asistenciaconsular/Paginas/Lucha-contra-la-trata-de-personas-y-trafico-de-migrantes.aspx

It is our great honor to be welcoming Dr. Becca Johnson to the Libertas International Podcast! This episode discusses how Dr. Johnson got involved in the fight against human trafficking, the places she's been, the training she provides and how trauma sensitive care is essential when working with survivors of human trafficking. Dr. Becca Johnson is a recognized and respected leader with a passion to help the hurting heal. With over 25 years of experience as a licensed psychologist she brings a unique perspective and set of skills that enable a holistic approach to recovery and restoration for survivors of sexual abuse and exploitation. Currently, Dr. Johnson serves as the International Training Director for Rescue: Freedom International, a non-profit organization that empowers the rescue and restoration of those trapped in sexual slavery and prevents exploitation. As a sought after expert, she has provided training for those working with victims of sexual abuse, human trafficking, and exploitation. She trains on topics such as trauma care and recovery to programs globally and has provided training for International Justice Mission (IJM), Shared Hope International, Salvation Army and many other organizations. Last year alone she trained over 2,000 social workers, care providers and clinicians from 45 countries in workshops and clinics held in 14 countries. Dr. Johnson is the clinical advisor for Engedi Refuge, a recovery home for sexually exploited women. She has provided individual and group therapy as well as training for their staff and volunteers. Since 2006, she has consulted and trained on sex-trafficking victim aftercare for Agape International Mission (AIM), both in the United States and abroad. She is actively involved with Royal Family KIDS (in both North and South America) and Teen Reach Adventure Camp - camp, club, and mentoring programs for abused and neglected children in the foster care system. Dr. Johnson also founded TRuST (Trauma Recovery for Survivors of Trafficking), a collaborative anti-trafficking network of mental health professionals. Dr. Johnson is the author of books on child abuse (For Their Sake: Recognizing, Responding and Reporting Child Abuse, ACA, 1991), guilt (Good Guilt, Bad Guilt, IVP, 1996) and anger (Overcoming Emotions that Destroy, co-authored with Chip Ingram, Baker Books, 2008). Becca and her husband live in Bellingham, Washington (USA) and have five grown children.You can find Dr. Johnson's books here- https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Hope-Overcoming-Abuse/dp/0998980005Work that Dr. Johnson has been a part of in aftercare facilities around the United States. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/crime/2019/12/22/safe-house-aims-to-help/2030536007/https://cseinstitute.org/dawns-place-hosts-human-trafficking-training-clinical-treatment-focus/As always, website to Libertas International-libertasfreedom.org 

Mitchell Schwab is the Libertas International legal consultant and has been with the organization since its inception. While he has always been involved in the fight, he had never traveled outside of the US to meet the survivors he has served for so long. Until now. Mitchell describes in detail what it was like of him to travel to Colombia to meet the survivors that called Libertas home, to meet our law enforcement partners and to experience all that Colombia has to offer. He shares his eye witness account of what it was like to see the work for the first time in person. Mitchell possesses an MBA and a law degree from the University of Wyoming and has worked in the charter school space for a number of years, setting up charter schools in places like North Carolina, Arizona, and Wyoming. He was the co owner of Denali Law Firm. He is also legal counsel for Libertas International and leads the collaboration for the Board of Directors. Mitchell detailing his work in the Charter School space- https://svinews.com/sv-attorney-mitchell-schwab-appointed-to-new-charter-board/He is a former college basketball player at West Hills College in California and University of Montana. 

Welcome back to another episode of the Libertas International Podcast! This week Tyler talks about the case involving German man Hiemrich Gilreb, who was sexually exploiting two survivors from Haiti in his home. This case details a number of concepts that are important to discuss. Immigration and how those seeking refuge are often targets of predators due to their lack of documentation. It also talks about the island that houses Dominican Republic and Haiti, and their connection and ongoing struggle to coexist with each other. And details the presence of foreigners once again that move to a developing country and exploit the most vulnerable. libertasinternational.orgijm.orghttps://www.ijm.org/news/german-sentenced-to-20-years-for-sex-trafficking-in-the-dominican-republic

Hola y bienvenidos a otro episodio de nuestro podcast! Hoy tenemos el honor de presentar a una invitada excepcional, Adriana Beatriz Hurtado, una trabajadora social con un currículum impresionante y una dedicación inquebrantable a la protección de los derechos humanos.Adriana es egresada de la Universidad Minuto de Dios y especialista en enseñanza del inglés por la Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Actualmente, está cursando una maestría en defensa de los derechos humanos en la Universidad Santo Tomás.Su formación en trabajo social con un énfasis en pedagogía social la ha llevado a desempeñarse en el campo de la protección de la infancia y adolescencia en Colombia, siendo parte de un equipo psico-social comprometido con el bienestar de los jóvenes. Además, Adriana ha sido coordinadora técnica de hogares de protección para niños, niñas y adolescentes, asegurando un entorno seguro y de apoyo para los más vulnerables.Pero su compromiso no se detiene ahí. Adriana también ha trabajado como voluntaria misionera, protegiendo a niños con discapacidad, al adulto mayor vulnerable y a pacientes terminales de SIDA, demostrando su compasión y dedicación a través de diversas áreas de necesidad.Hoy, Adriana Beatriz nos acompaña para compartir sus experiencias, desafíos y la gratificante labor que realiza en Libertas International. ¡No se pierdan esta inspiradora conversación!libertasinternational.org

We are happy to welcome Steve Adams from the National Center for Child Safety and Awareness! Steve spent 35 years in law enforcement and has been with the National Center for over 20 years. The center provides assemblies for children parents and teachers to offer training and education to keep kids safe from sexual abuse. *Trigger warning- this episode contains details of sexual abuse and can be disturbing to listeners. Here is the link to the Center's website-https://protectrkids.net/Here is an interview between Steve and Tyler on Steve's radio program in the Sacramento area- https://www.therundown.org/show-recordings

In this episode, Tyler shares the case that started it all. Victor Galarza and Herbert Fletcher were the two men that brought Libertas International to Colombia after they were traveling to Medellin to abuse young girls and upload the abuse to Pornhub. At current count, Project Eternal Spring has resulted the recovery of 9 survivors of human trafficking and numerous lawsuits vs. Mindgeek. And they are still coming. At least once a year, a survivor will listen to a radio interview or read a news article about Libertas International and reach out for help after having been exploited by Galarza, Fletcher, and their friends. The following are news articles about the crimes committed by Victor Galarza and Herbert Fletcher. Most of them are in Spanish. https://www.alertapaisa.com/noticias/valle-de-aburra/medellin-recibe-los-peores-americanos-vestidos-de-turistas-organizacionhttps://www.elcolombiano.com/medellin/condenado-herbert-fletcher-por-explotacion-sexual-de-menores-de-edad-en-medellin-BF21718922https://www.wradio.com.co/2022/06/07/no-es-justo-que-pedofilos-viajen-a-colombia-a-abusar-gente-tyler-schwab-de-our/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/04/opinion/sunday/pornhub-rape-trafficking.html?searchResultPosition=1

 Libertas is honored to be welcoming Alessandra Serano to the Libertas International Podcast! *Content warning. Contains strong language. Alessandra Serano rejoined the United States Department of Justice and currently serves as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division for the Eastern District of Virgina where she handles child exploitation cases and cyber related matters. Ms. Serano was previously employed by the United States Department of Justice in various roles for over 18 years.  From 2003-2017, Ms. Serano served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of California where she prosecuted child exploitation and trafficking cases as well as organized crime and gang-related cases involving narcotics, human and sex trafficking. She litigated numerous immigration and border related crimes, firearms offenses, and national security cases. From 2017-19, she worked at Main Justice as the Department of Justice's National Project Safe Childhood Coordinator in Washington D.C. where she served as a subject matter expert on child exploitation, human and sex trafficking involving minors, and other federal child sexual exploitation offenses. Ms. Serano also served as Senior Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Policy where she worked on human trafficking policy for the Department.   From 2020-21, Ms. Serano served as the First Assistant United States Attorney and Criminal Chief for the U.S. Attorney’ s Office – District of the Virgin Islands.  Ms. Serano received numerous individual awards relating to her work and expertise in human trafficking including the U.S. Attorney General’s Award, the Federal Bar Association’s Hon. Sarah T. Hughes Civil Rights Award, and Women in Federal Law Enforcement’s “Top Prosecutor” Award. She has received several team awards including the Commissioner’s Award from the San Diego County Juvenile Justice Commission, Meritorious Unit Citation from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department for Operation “Stolen Souls,” Investigative Team of the Year Award by the California Narcotic Officers’ Association, and Outstanding Overall Partnership Award by the U.S. Department of Justice.  Since 2014, Ms. Serano serves as an Adjunct Law Professor at the University of San Diego where she teaches an upper division class on human trafficking and child exploitation and guest lectures at the California Western School of Law and Georgetown Law.  Ms. Serano graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami, School of Law in 1999, and received her B.A. in Political Science/Law & Society from the University of California, Riverside in 1993. She is currently working on her Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.  Ms. Serano is a licensed real estate broker in California and earned her private pilot's license.Mr. Serano's work achieved over 150k in restitution for the survivors of Project Bat Bridge. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/former-aisd-teacher-sentenced-to-7-years-in-prison-for-paying-for-sex-with-columbian-girls-minor-children-federal-court-austin-isd-us-department-of-justice-attorney-medellin-columbia-round-rock-sadler-means-ywla-garcia-ymla-navarro-echs-indictmentA past case of her's when she was with the Department of Justice https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-1m30child235650-ex-teacher-37-arrested-child-porn--2008dec30-story.html

Welcome back to the Libertas International Podcast! Today, Tyler talks about one of his personal heroes and the most famous ring in Guatemala. A ring that represents not only education and empowerment but also represents a date where all of that as well as her freedom was made possible. This wonderful survivor is named Desi. She was featured in an earlier podcast and is part of the survivor leadership counsel at Libertas International 2024. And today, you will hear a version of that story in English similar to what she shared in Spanish episodes earlier. She is the "ring bearer" and we love her for it! For more information on Libertas International visit the following links. libertasfreedom.org Facebook- Libertas International Instagram @libertasinternationalX @libertasfreedTikTok- Libertas International LinkedIn- Libertas International 

Bienvenidos al podcast de Libertas International!  En este programa, exploramos el impacto del trabajo incansable de mujeres inspiradoras en la sociedad. Hoy, nos honra presentar a Betty Pedraza Lozano, fundadora de la Corporación Espacios de Mujer en 2003 y directora de la organización desde entonces.Desde su fundación, Betty ha liderado una lucha implacable contra la trata de personas en Colombia, transformando políticas y conciencias. Co-fundadora de la Alianza Colombiana de Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil contra la Trata de Personas, representa a esta alianza en la Alianza Global contra la Trata de Mujeres (GAATW).A través de su organización, Betty ha llevado a cabo campañas de concientización pública, enfocadas en prevención, identificación de víctimas y servicios de apoyo. Ha establecido una "escuela" de formación para mujeres vulnerables, brindándoles conocimientos sobre sus derechos y cómo protegerse contra la trata de personas y otras formas de explotación. Además, su trabajo se centra en la capital colombiana, Medellín, y en el departamento de Antioquia.Betty Pedraza Lozano ha sido fundamental en la integración del derecho internacional de los derechos humanos en Colombia, colaborando con organizaciones internacionales y el gobierno colombiano. En 2015, fue reconocida como Heroína en la Lucha contra la Esclavitud Moderna por su dedicación incansable en la lucha contra la trata de personas. Además, recibió el premio TIP (Trafficking in Persons) Hero Award del Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos, el más alto honor que puede recibir un defensor en contra de la trata de personas.Únanse a nosotros mientras exploramos el legado y la labor continua de Betty Pedraza Lozano en la defensa de los derechos humanos y la lucha contra la trata de personas en Colombia. ¡Bienvenida, Betty!http://www.tipheroes.org/betty-pedraza-lozano/https://www.gaatw.org/resources/e-bulletin/815-interview-with-betty-pedraza-lozano-from-espacios-de-mujerhttps://www.espaciosdemujer.org/

Libertas International is proud to have Brandon Merrill, the founder of Utah Homicide Survivors, a nonprofit based in Provo, Utah that serves surviving families of homicide victims. Under Brandon's leadership, UHS has grown to become a leading advocate for homicide survivors in Utah, offering a wide range of services to help families navigate the aftermath of tragedy. With years of experience working in the field of victim services, Brandon is dedicated to helping survivors heal and find justice. His passion for helping others and his commitment to making a difference in the lives of those affected by homicide are a driving force behind the success of Utah Homicide Survivors.Brandon graduated from Utah Valley University in 2013, with a degree in International Politics. He moved to Vermont to attend Vermont Law School and study environmental law later that year. After taking his first environmental law class he decided that it wasn't the path for him. In order to graduate from law school he found an internship with the Never Again Foundation in Arizona, which sadly closed their doors in 2019. This organization taught him the importance of legal services for families of homicide victims and how to navigate the family through the numerous civil legal processes. After graduating from Vermont Law School in January 2016, Brandon worked as a divorce and custody mediator and a money laundering analyst while also continuing to volunteer for the Never Again Foundation. In August 2017, he took a staff position with the Never Again Foundation. In 2018, Brandon and his wife Karleigh moved to Utah to open a Utah chapter of the Never Again Foundation. In early 2019 the Never Again Foundation was hit hard with financial troubles and had to close their door permanently in March 2019. Brandon did not want to see the gap for homicide survivors re-open so he started Utah Homicide Survivors that same month where he serves as the Founder and Executive Director. Brandon details how he got started in this work, how he keeps himself sane in the work that he does and what are the factors that can lead to homicide. Here is an event that Brandon puts on every year that honors victims of homicide-https://ksltv.com/589460/families-of-utah-homicide-victims-gather-to-support-each-other-for-national-day-of-remembrance/A case Brandon was involved in involving a road rage homicide in Utah-https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/families-grieve-over-loved-ones-killed-in-road-rage-incidentsList of homicide victims in Utah-https://www.ksl.com/article/50567570/grim-tally-a-look-at-each-of-utahs-homicide-victims-of-2022 

This is a story of friendship, of love, and how the human spirit can brighten even the darkest of places. Baleigh Dellos joins the Libertas International Podcast to talk about why she went to Ukraine, what she accomplished while she was there, what the world really needs to know about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and how the connection between two people and the power of friendship can bring hope and love in the middle of a war zone. Baleigh Dellos is a dedicated advocate for social justice, focusing on sexual assault prevention, migrant rights, and combatting human trafficking. Beginning at Utah State University, she supported survivors of sexual assault and raised awareness on campus. Transitioning to migrant rights, she ran a shelter for migrant children, providing them with a safe space to heal and grow.In Salt Lake City, Baleigh worked directly with human trafficking survivors, offering vital support and advocacy. She also played a crucial role in developing anti-trafficking programs, addressing root causes and supporting vulnerable populations. Taking her work globally, she collaborated with organizations and governments in Europe, particularly in Greece, Spain, and Ukraine, to establish comprehensive anti-trafficking strategies.She lived in the Philippines and speaks fluently in their language.  Baleigh's unwavering commitment to social justice and her tireless advocacy continue to inspire change and empower communities worldwide. Here are the links to the organizations that are mentioned in the show as well as some additional show notes on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. https://www.saveukraineua.org/libertasfreedom.org https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-2-years-what-to-know-d0f1c1bd57f7ebbe5f7335738acbc6b4https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/04/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-740https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/28/opinions/ukraine-russia-war-define-victory-arutunyan/index.html

Libertas is proud to have the Philos Project as our special guests on the podcast today. We are joined by a member of their leadership team, Luke Moon. Luke Moon is the Deputy Director of The Philos Project. Prior to that, Luke served as business manager for the Institute of Religion and Democracy, and, before that, as a missionary with Youth with a Mission for 12 years. Luke has lived, worked, and taught in over 45 countries, and has advocated on a number of human rights issues along the way. He holds a BA in Biblical Studies from the University of the Nations and an MA in Global Politics from Regent University. Luke is also an ordained Southern Baptist minister.With the current situation in Israel evolving every day and with multiple voices dominating the headlines we felt it was important to have a guest on who has been there on the ground, who knows the story, and who sees the suffering. So that we may learn what is happening on the front lines with the most vulnerable people in the region. Check out more about the Philos Project- https://philosproject.org/Check out more news about PP and what they are working on. https://www.newswire.com/news/the-philos-project-organizes-christians-in-100-cities-to-stand-with-22157022https://yucommentator.org/2023/11/yeshiva-university-and-the-philos-project-hold-second-annual-nosotros-evening-of-jewish-latino-art/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/philos-project-leads-delegation-to-armenia-amid-crisis-301853298.html