OUR MISSION
To raise awareness at community and Government levels around the issues and effects of the sex industry and Human Trafficking in Aotearoa.
OUR VISION
To have a community that is aware of the effects the sex industry is having on Human Trafficking in New Zealand.
BLUE JUNE
A short film created by an advocate to tell a former prostitute (a survivor) story.
ABOUT US
Freedom NZ focuses on educating and raising awareness of the issues of sexual exploitation and human trafficking to individuals and the community of Aotearoa.
We aim to provide accessible exit strategies and support for those who are impacted by this means of exploitation.
As Freedom NZ we advocate for the equality model to be implemented in New Zealand. This decriminalises prostituted persons whilst criminalising those who exploit them.
Freedom NZ originated as an organisation that petitioned against the legalisation of prostitution in 2011, whilst this is an important part of Freedom NZ's History. It was entrusted to a new team of young advocates in late 2019, to commence a new chapter.
OUR TEAM
JESS
Coordinator
Jess is Freedoms lead coordinator working to bring light to the issue of sexual exploitation in Aotearoa.
"My role for Freedom NZ is about networking, bringing organizations and people together to build a community that is aware of the issues of human trafficking and sexual exploitation."
Jess began advocating for this cause after she went on a mission trip in 2018, where she saw first hand the dark reality of sex trafficking.
"My heart broke seeing those trapped in this dark world, I couldn’t just leave it alone. I am passionate about stopping sex trafficking in NZ because this is not just a third world issue, it is happening here and we need to start talking, accepting it's here and standing up for change."
SMALL STEPS
Every step counts, here are 3 things you can do to help.
Use your Voice, share research and articles about the issue of Human Trafficking.
Meet with others passionate about the cause. Join an organisations advocate team / volunteer.
Seek to learn, research and educate oneself on the issue globally and in NZ.
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