For our final episode of the series, we're delighted to welcome world renowned activist and North Korean defector, Yeonmi Park. After escaping from North Korea as a child, Yeonmi suffered at the hands of human traffickers in China, but still speaks openly about her experiences and uses her profile to shine a light on this worldwide issue. We discuss her story and how we can all use the privileges of our freedom to highlight how many people aren't afforded such luxuries.  For more...

Joining us this week is Marisol Nichols, an esteemed actor who you'll know from her starring roles in shows like 24 and Riverdale. But off-screen, she's been using her acting skills to help fight modern slavery. Marisol talks to us about how she's gone undercover with former Government agents to stop trafficking at its source, often posing as various figures within the modern slavery underworld to help convict perpetrators. She also discusses the lightbulb moment that started her on this path...

Our guest today has quite the CV. Amanda Nguyen is a civil rights activist who has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, voted as a TIME Women of the Year and has ambitions of becoming an astronaut. She is one incredible woman! Amanda talks to us about how her Vietnamese background made her all too aware of the realities of human trafficking and what can be done to fight this issue. Plus, Amanda talks us through how she founded Rise, the nonprofit that fights for the civil rights of...

Today we’re joined by a sporting superstar who has proven that people can achieve anything, even out of brutal hardships. Efe Obada is a tough-tackling defensive end in the NFL, and one of few Brits playing in the league. But his journey began when he was trafficked to the U.K. at just ten years old and left homeless, before spending the next decade in the foster care system. He talks to us about the hardship he’s suffered and how he’s become a symbol of hope for millions around the world,...

Joining us today is a woman with more experience in dealing with survivors of modern slavery than most. After working with traumatised victims of crime across three decades in the Metropolitan Police, Karen now helps to run Bakhita House – a safe house that takes a holistic approach to caring for female survivors of modern slavery. Karen chats to us about how her work in the police informs her approach today, the need for greater governmental support and how Bakhita House always makes it...

Joining us today are two people whose passion for fighting modern slavery is awe-inspiring. We’re delighted to be joined by Zach Filkins, from the world-famous band OneRepublic, and International Justice Mission’s Molly Hodson! OneRepublic have used their huge platform to champion the fight against modern slavery and particularly the work of IJM, who have been at the forefront of activism against human trafficking for over 25 years. Zach and Molly chat to us about how their partnership came...

Today, we're delighted to be joined by Ambassador Cindy Dyer, who serves as Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons in President Joe Biden's administration. Cindy talks to us about methods the US government is implementing to provide greater protection to survivors of trafficking and how she's interacted with survivors personally. Plus, we talk about how efforts at the local level are just as important as state and international legislation.  For more info, visit...

Joining us today is the wonderful Rose Hudson-Wilkin. Rose became the first black woman to become a bishop in the Church of England, and has since held positions as the Queen's Chaplain and the Speaker's Chaplain.  She joined us for an uplifting conversation about how the church supports survivors of trafficking as part of its role in the community, extending that same kindness to everyone around her and how important it is to speak out if you think something might be wrong, regardless of any...

The fashion industry is one of world’s largest consumer economies. But, unfortunately, it has become inextricably linked with the prevalence of modern slavery and lack of environmental sustainability. Today’s guest is hoping to change that for the better. James Bartle is the founder and CEO of Outland Denim, an ethical fashion company that works with survivors of human trafficking to provide them sustainable means of work, helping them to to rebuild their lives. He talks to us about seeing...

Joining us for the first episode of our new season is the Rt Hon Theresa May, the former British Prime Minister who has dedicated much of her political career to fighting modern slavery in the UK and overseas. She welcomed us to her parliamentary offices to talk about how she first became aware of modern slavery, her vital role in the passing of the Modern Slavery Act in 2015 and just how important cooperation is in fighting this global epidemic - across communities, businesses and...

Ahead of the launch of Season Two, here is a quick explainer about modern slavery, some of the terminology involved and how it's become such a prevalent issue in the modern world. Plus, we also touch on how The Anti-Slavery Collective came to be. Join us tomorrow for the first episode of our new season, where we'll be speaking to former British Prime Minister, Theresa May.  For more info, visit our website or click the links below.  Modern Slavery Act 2015Modern Slavery HelplineModern...

There are an estimated 50 million people enslaved around the world. That's more than at any other time in human history.  It’s a startling statistic, but together we can combat this crisis. Join us for the second season of Floodlight, where we speak to people from all walks of life who are helping to rid the world of modern slavery. You’ll hear amazing, heartfelt stories from celebrity activists, policy makers and business leaders - as well as those who have been directly affected. Floodlight...

For the final episode of the series, we look at how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in an alarming spike in incidences of human trafficking. Eugenie and Jules are joined from the Poland-Ukraine border by Dean, a former member of the Armed Forces trying to help those displaced by the war. He tells us about intercepting human traffickers, just how prominent it's become and what we can all do to help. Thanks for listening to this series of Floodlight! For more info, visit...

Joining us today is Ian Urbina, an investigative journalist whose work exploring sea slavery informed his celebrated book, The Outlaw Ocean. Ian has travelled across the world to explore how modern slavery touches even the darkest corners of the high seas. He tells us about some of his most challenging trips, how sea slavery touches all of our lives and how we can all help eradicate such an opaque problem. For more info, visit our website or click the links below: The Outlaw Ocean ProjectBook...

Operation Fort remains the largest case of modern slavery ever tried in the UK, and today's guest was right at the heart of it. We're joined by Detective Chief Inspector from West Midlands Police, Nick Dale! As the lead investigator for Operation Fort, Nick may well have more first-hand experience of fighting modern slavery than anyone else in the UK. He sits down with Eugenie and Jules to discuss the inner workings of Operation Fort, how his team helped numerous victims across the country,...

Cindy McCain is a politician, diplomat and humanitarian who, through setting up the McCain Institute with her late husband John, has dedicated much of her career to fighting human trafficking. Cindy joins Jules and Eugenie to discuss the McCain Institute's extensive work out on the frontline, how she witnessed human trafficking first-hand in India and how we can all spot signs of human trafficking in our communities. For more info, visit our website or click the links below: McCain...

On today's episode of Floodlight, we're joined by Kevin Bales, Kevin is a Professor of Contemporary Slavery at the University of Nottingham and one of the world's foremost experts in the fight against modern slavery. He joins Jules and Eugenie to discuss his three-decade career, where his academic studies and varied activism work have continued to help everyone from the United Nations to the next generation of change-makers. For more info, visit our website or click the links...

One of the more well-publicised industries tackling modern slavery worldwide is fashion. Today's guest knows more about the intricacies of that fight than most; it's former CEO of ASOS, Nick Beighton. Late last year, while still CEO of the fashion giant, Nick sat down with Eugenie and Jules to discuss how he helped change ASOS' values and practices - hoping others do the same - and gave us some great advice about how we can all shop more responsibly.  For more info, visit our website or click...

Today, Eugenie and Jules are joined by consultant clinical psychologist, Dr Katy Robjant. She specialises in the treatment of PTSD and other trauma related disorders in asylum seekers, refugees and victims of trafficking.  Katy discusses her work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where she helped former child soldiers who have suffered horrific exploitation for generations, and offers some helpful advice about how we can all take care of our own mental health. For more info, visit...

Today, we're joined by one of the U.K's most celebrated actresses, Dame Emma Thompson. Activism has been a key component of her career off-screen, so we wanted to hear about her extensive work in fighting trafficking and modern slavery. From finding out a friend was kept prisoner in a local massage parlour to adopting a survivor of child slavery, join us for some incredible stories and lessons she's learned along the way. For more info, visit our website or click the links below.  Helen...

Today we're joined by Wumi, a survivor of modern slavery in the U.K. She talks to us about how she found herself in domestic servitude after being trafficked from Nigeria, how difficult it was to report any signs of harm and what can be done to help support millions of people like her across the world.  If you're listening to this in the U.K, people are being forced into slavery within a mile of you right now. Visit the links below for further details about how you can join us in the fight to...

Modern slavery affects every one of us. Join us every week as we speak to people from all walks of life about how they're combatting this global epidemic and what you can do to join the fight. Today, we sit down with Caroline Haughey OBE QC, a renowned barrister who helped draft the Modern Slavery Act. She also led the prosecution for Operation Fort, the largest case of modern slavery ever tried in the UK. She explains the details of the case, the struggle bringing the perpetrators to...

There are more people in slavery today than at any other time in human history - how? And what can we do to solve this epidemic? Floodlight, the new podcast from The Anti-Slavery Collective, speaks to people from all walks of life who are fighting to rid the world of modern slavery. Join us for their stories, and information on how you can help combat it too, from Wednesday 27th April.  New episodes available every Wednesday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.