Raising awareness on Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking Awareness Day was observed across the country on Sunday. It’s a day to raise awareness about the issue and support survivors. In Alberta, Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, said, “we recognize the strength of survivors and the dedication of those working every day to prevent exploitation”.

Meanwhile, here in Lethbridge, Kristine Cassie, CEO of Chinook Sexual Assault Centre, shared her thoughts.

According to Statistics Canada, between 2013 and 2023, 93% of the victims of human trafficking were women and girls, while 7% were men and boys. 42% of the victims were between 18 to 24 years old.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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