Unmasking the Shadows: Combating Child Trafficking
In this compelling and hard-hitting episode, Simon interviews Leigh from Shield of the Children, an NGO dedicated to combating child trafficking and exploitation. Leigh recounts the pivotal moment in Vietnam that drove him to establish his organisation and discusses the systemic issues behind trafficking, the importance of undercover operations, and the need for stringent laws. The conversation spans Leigh's personal experiences from growing up in Indonesia to his strategic goals for his organisation and the practical steps communities and law enforcement can take to fight trafficking. The discussion underscores the urgent need for awareness and policy changes, especially in New Zealand, where current laws fall short in addressing these heinous crimes.
Contact Leigh: leigh@shieldofthechildren.com
Donate here: https://globaldevelopmentgroup.org/Projects/Details?id=90&projectName=Operation%20Aegis&projectNum=J...
01:21 Meet Lee: The Mission and Background
03:46 Experiences in Refugee Camps
13:25 Joining the Military: A New Chapter
30:50 Deployments and Intelligence Work
35:57 A Shocking Encounter in Vietnam
40:52 The Birth of Shield of the Children
45:21 Challenges and Realities of Anti-Trafficking Work
01:01:21 The Importance of Effective Aftercare
01:05:56 Piracy in the Gulf of Aden
01:15:30 Recruitment and Training Process
01:30:29 Psychological Impact and Support
01:37:36 A Grim Reality: The Fate of Trafficking Victims
01:42:14 The Challenges of Human Trafficking Operations
01:53:58 Legal Hurdles and Policy Issues in NZ
02:19:57 Recognising the Signs of Trafficking
02:21:10 Labor Trafficking in New Zealand
02:24:14 Challenges in Victim Reporting
02:29:39 Global Perspective on Trafficking
02:30:38 Shield of the Children's Mission and Vision
02:51:43 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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