#261: Unseen Heroes: Inside the Battle Against a £500 Billion Industry

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">What if I told you that the dark world of human trafficking is worth a mind-boggling £500 billion? Join me in this episode as we journey through the incredible work of Andrew Wallis and Unseen, a charity on a 15-year mission to combat this global atrocity. However, Unseen isn't your average charity – they're the real-life superheroes fighting human trafficking head-on and even run a 24/7 anti-slavery helpline. Andrew takes us through his heart-breaking journey, from his initial encounter with trafficking to the launch of Unseen. We also chat about consumer power, how to spark a global movement, and what needs to change so survivors feel more empowered. In a world where darkness prevails, there's a beacon of hope shining through with the work that Andrew and his charity does. Get ready for a harrowing conversation that peels back the layers of this horrific industry and acknowledges the unsung heroes fighting modern slavery. It's time to raise our voices and take action because no one should ever be left unseen. Tune in now, and brace yourself for some jaw-dropping statistics…</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style= "font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Poppins; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1c191c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> Discussion points: </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Poppins; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1c191c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">01:45 Introduction to Unseen<br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Poppins; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1c191c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">14:44 Global human trafficking statistics<br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style= "