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Survivor Leader Virtual Program
Welcome to the 2024 World Congress, The Power of the Collective’s virtual online program! We are so glad you’re here!
A note about virtual participation:
Live virtual participation will not include every session, and will not feel the same as attending in person.
The virtual program will include many of the plenaries and some breakout sessions. Participants will need to register for each individual session that they want to attend (see below). The sessions will be live-streamed, and participants can engage with us via Zoom (we promise we will have someone monitoring the chat!).
We will post videos of as many sessions as we can after the World Congress has ended so you can still benefit from the content.
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Opening Plenary:
Building a Global Movement
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (Nairobi GMT+3)
2:30 AM - 4:00 AM (PST)
5:30 AM - 7:00 AM (EST)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (IST)
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We’ll kick off the World Congress with welcoming words from Survivor Alliance’s Executive Director, Minh Dang, setting the environment and tone for the four days to come. The session will conclude with an introduction to the well-being support available throughout the conference.
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The Power of the Collective
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Nairobi GMT+3)
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM (PST)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EST)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (IST)
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This panel explores the transformative strength of collective power. Survivor leaders will share their experiences in building and mobilizing collective power within their communities. Moderated by Survivor Alliance staff, this discussion will highlight the profound impact that united efforts can have in driving change.
Panel Chair: Alicia Ley,
Panelists: Mariam Onyachi, Godwin Dogbey, Josephine Aparo, Firoja Khatun
Building an Intersectional and Inclusive Movement
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Nairobi GMT+3)
11:30 PM - 1:00 AM (PST)
2:30 AM - 4:00 AM (EST)
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM (UTC+01:00)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (IST)
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By the end of this session, survivors will leave reflecting on the marginalized within our own communities and how to engage with those we haven’t previously connected with. This will help create a stronger, more effective movement.
This panel will connect with our action plan goal: to build a diverse, inclusive, and intersectional movement.
Panel Chair: Kathy Givens
Panelists: Christabelle Robinson, Pearlgin Lindiwe Goba, Ummra Hang, Shirlene Soua Da Silva
Lesser Known Types of Human Trafficking
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Nairobi GMT+3)
1:30 AM - 3:00 AM (PST)
4:30 AM - 6:00 AM (EST)
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (IST)
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In this panel, we’ll discuss various forms of human trafficking that often don’t get the attention they need. Our speakers will explore critical and often overlooked topics, such as the trafficking of children to be used as child soldiers in conflict zones, the impact of dowry practices on modern slavery in Eastern DR Congo, and human trafficking issues affecting immigrant, refugee, and Indigenous communities in the U.S., aiming to challenge the conventional understanding of what trafficking looks like today.
Panel Chair: Christabelle Robinson,
Panelists: Shahid Ilyas, Michel Ndahashuba, Brandie Dieterle Raddadi
Survivors Leading Transformational Change
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM (Nairobi GMT+3)
5:00 AM - 6:15 AM (PST)
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM (EST)
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM (UTC+01:00)
6:30 PM - 7:45 PM (IST)
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This panel will showcase survivor-led solutions and highlight transformative work being done by survivors across various Action Plan topics. Each panelist will share their experiences and insights, offering valuable perspectives to inform and inspire other interventions.
Panel Chair: Anxhela Bruci
Presenters:
Anxhela Bruci - Overview of the Action Plan
Esesoa Eguamwense - Survivors Leading a Global Movement
Bhim Shretha - Survivor Leaders in Decision Making Roles
Holly Gibbs - Survivor Leaders in Direct Services
Willz - Survivors Leading the Production of Knowledge
Decision Making: Survivor Leadership
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM (Nairobi GMT+3)
6:45 AM - 8:00 AM (PST)
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
8:15 PM - 9:30 PM (IST)
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Participants will have the opportunity to dive deeper into the Decision Making section of the Action Plan topic.
Panel Chair: Amie Rainfish
Panelists:
Yenenesh Tilahun - Journey from Survivorship to Survivor Leadership
Alika Kinan - My Experience in the Judicial Sector
Sarah S - Survivor Inclusion: Integration of Lived Experience into Mainstream Workplaces
Shanti Lama (Sanjamaya) - Survivor Leadership and Engagement in Shaping Anti-Trafficking Strategies
All About Power
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Nairobi GMT+3)
11:30 PM - 1:00 AM (PST)
2:30 AM - 4:00 AM (EST)
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM (UTC+01:00)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (IST)
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In this session, we will define a variety of types of power and reflect on our own relationship to power. We will differentiate from power associated with our identities and our roles within a movement. We will discuss how to recognize power differentials while having difficult conversations and recognize that we can wield our power in both positive and harmful ways.
Facilitator: Minh Dang
Shifting Perspectives to Shift Power: Reflections
2:00pm - 4:00pm (Nairobi GMT+3)
4:00 AM - 6:00 AM (PDT)
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EDT)
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
4:30PM - 6:30 PM (IST)
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SA’s Executive Director will lead us in a collective exercise to shift our perspective about “the work” of anti-trafficking. Minh will share some of the key assumptions we want everyone to take into the breakout rooms that follow. She will set the stage for collaborative conversations and invite World Congress participants to show up with an open heart and fierce mind.
Presenter: Minh Dang
Healing and Collective Care
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Nairobi GMT+3)
11:30 PM - 12:30 AM (PST)
2:30 AM - 3:30 AM (EST)
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (UTC+01:00)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (IST)
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This session focuses on the vital role of healing and self-care, both individually and collectively, within the anti-trafficking sector. As we continue the work that requires deep emotional and mental investment, it’s crucial to prioritize well-being to prevent burnout and maintain resilience. This session will provide practical tools and strategies to support both individual and collective care, ensuring that participants are equipped to manage the emotional aftermath of the conference and beyond.
Facilitator: Mystiika Jae and Minh Dang
LEEG (Lived Experience Expert Groups)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Nairobi GMT+3)
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM (PST)
4:00 AM - 5:00 AM (EST)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (UTC+01:00)
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (IST)
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The Lived Experience Expert Groups (LEEG) are a partnership between Survivor Alliance and Walk Free that started in 2018. In this session, members of LEEGs from seven different countries will share their journeys, challenges, and breakthroughs. This is a space to hear directly from those with lived experience about what it was like to contribute their ideas and priorities to the Government Response Index, a key section of the Global Slavery Index released by Walk Free.
Facilitator: Nancy Esiovwa, Paengsri Saeyong, Moumita Biswas,Firehewot Abiy, Sharon Jonyo, Syed Rayhan Ahmed, Stephen Addo,Josenilda Santos, Silva Menezes de Souza
Building Successful Survivor-Ally Partnerships
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Nairobi GMT+3)
4:00 AM - 5:00 AM (PST)
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM (EST)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (IST)
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This panel will explore successful survivor-ally partnerships, highlighting key elements that contribute to their success.
Panel Chair: Narit Gessler
Panelists:
Erin Rosenblatt & Sable Horton - CSEC Trainings, partnerships within West Coast Children’s Clinic
Nazrul Islam (Dipto) & Md. Shohidul Islam - Survivor engagement in Banglades, a partnership between Winrock and ANIRBAN
Ummra Hang & Rachel Robitz - Collaborative research on survivor leadership in the United States
Wellbeing | A Poetry Workshop
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (Nairobi GMT+3)
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM (PST)
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (IST)
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Guided by facilitators, attendees will engage in exercises that help them connect with positive memories and aspirations for the future. The workshop offers a space to express emotions, using poetry as a tool for self-expression and healing.
Facilitators: Peter Parker and Ruth Aguele