Unitas works to prevent human trafficking, make rescue possible, and provide opportunities for survivors to thrive.
New York, NY
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UNITAS President/CEO Tonya Turner will be on this panel hosted by Brooklyn Human Trafficking Taskforce. This Jan26 event will highlight our collaborative work w/ NYC Department of Education, NYPD Human Trafficking Squad, Brooklyn DA, and others. #HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth
SWIPE to read more about a recent case where several traffickers were arrested in Wichita, Kansas. Human trafficking is present everywhere, even in our own communities—being educated and aware is essential to staying safe and avoiding dangerous situations.
June is Pride Month, and at UNITAS we want to celebrate this community, as well as open up an under-acknowledged conversation about the relationship between LGBTQ+ youth and trafficking.
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UNITAS is an Official Charity Partner for the 2021 50th anniversary TCS NYC Marathon—and YOU can run! Scan the QR to register to run or donate to our fight against human trafficking, and learn more about why running Team UNITAS is a great opportunity! 🏃♀️🧡
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(1/2) For the 50th running of the TCS New York City Marathon, UNITAS has been named an Official Charity Partner! Do you want a guaranteed entry to run the 50th NYC Marathon this year while helping prevent human trafficking at the same time?
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(2/2) If the answer is yes, then please refer to these graphics for a link/QR to learn more and sign up to run for UNITAS and support us in our efforts to end Human Trafficking! #TCSNYCMarathon
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This is our new Executive Director Tonya Turner, who ISN’T so new to making change. With past experience in GEMS (Girls Education and Mentoring Services) and within UNITAS working as the Education and Training Director—it is clear the Turner has everything it takes for this role.
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Human Trafficking is an issue often overlooked in the US despite its prevalence, and at UNITAS we are incessantly working to continue educating on and eradicating this issue. Tonya’s passion and expertise will lead us into a new era of change for the better.
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Introducing TONYA TURNER! The new UNITAS North America Executive Director who is going to charge UNITAS into a stronger and more impactful future! This week we will be highlighting her work and impact on educating the public on human trafficking.
Homeless school children + no access to laptops = really vulnerable to #humantrafficking. Our Dir. of Survivor Services, @AnkaChristine explains in a recent law enforcement training.
#humantrafficking #prevention #sextrafficking #homelessness
Gangs + social media + at risk teen girls = #sextrafficking. And, it's happening across the country but we could stop it if we truly invested in talking to our kids about #humantrafficking.
nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc…
#RebekahCharleston is not only free but is helping free other survivors. This is the beauty and power of #survivors of #HumanTrafficking . Let's keep going. Let's help free Tiffany Simpson. change.org/freetiffanysimpso…
#sextrafficking @Karana_Rising @AnkaChristine
Greatest Christmas Present Ever!
Former Sex Trafficking Victim From North Texas Rebekah Charleston Pardoned By President Trump cbsloc.al/3hhbUCI#.X-X6eEo0I…
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Happy Holidays from UNITAS!
100K plus #homeless children in NYC during the global #pandemic who are at risk toward #humantrafficking. This is more than sad, it's preventable. ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/new…
#COVID19 has brought new risks & needs to keep kids safe from #humantrafficking. This is how.
usa.unitas.ngo/blog/articles…
Stopping #humantrafficking is a labor of love. Listen in to our Director of Survivor and Youth Engagement, @AnkaChristine as she shares how. @Karana_Rising
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Hear from survivors, models and UNITAS experts on exactly how young people, especially those who may be struggling already with isolation, abuse, self-esteem or discrimination, can fall into and avoid situations of #humantrafficking.
youtu.be/YZfMrxgoB_c
Do you date online? Play online games? You need to hear this! Join us tomorrow (11/11/2020) to learn how YOU can keep yourself & others safe from #humantrafficking. Link: bit.ly/2UeOZxu @AnkaChristine @FountainOf30 @MissingKids @NickKristof
Human traffickers take advantage of people seeking employment in the gig economy. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones tomorrow (11/11/20) at 12:30pm EST. Free registration at bit.ly/2UeOZxu
Debt bondage is happening to American kids. It's a form of control sex traffickers use. Here is how it happened to this teen girl. #sextrafficking #humantrafficking
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As it turns out, child #sextrafficking is horrible enough w/o the sensationalizing. 45 of the 18K missing kids found in a trafficking operation in Ohio. They are not runaways. Society pushed them away.
news.yahoo.com/rescued-evil-…
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Tomorrow: 7/15 12PM EST: Learn the tools to keep kids safe from #humantrafficking. Together we learn. Together we keep kids safe. Join us for our 3rd live episode of LIGHTS.
Link: youtube.com/watch?v=mxuCNWK3…
#humantrafficking #childtrafficking
