We know from history and social justice movements – particularly the movement to end human trafficking – that the stories of those who have lived through injustice are one of our most powerful tools for creating social and legal change.
But how does the act of sharing our truths alter the person doing the truth-telling? What impact can political engagement and activism have on personal healing? How does the brave act of sharing our stories build bonds that transcend difference and political identity?
And how can we make loving space for those seeking to share their painful, powerful, and deeply necessary stories of survival?
On Friday, June 6th at 11am, Ivana de Maria, an actress, producer and CEO of StoryPlace; and Anne K. Ream, an author, movement maker, and co-founder of Center for Story & Witness (formerly The Voices and Faces Project), will explore these and other questions during a mainstage dialogue at the World Without Exploitation National Convening in Washington, DC, an annual gathering of movement leaders, policymakers, and opinion shapers driving the global movement to end human trafficking.
We cannot wait to be in community with Ivana, Anne and our allies at World Without Exploitation. See you on June 6th!
