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Evon Benson-Idahosa is a Nigerian native, a leading expert, a thought leader on the subject of modern-day slavery in sub-Saharan Africa, and a founder of the Pathfinders Justice Initiative (PJI). Raised by parents who were called to serve their faith, Evon became a successful English barrister, American lawyer, and partner in a New York defense law firm. Despite her success, one day she woke up wondering, "What have I done with my life?" Her passion and compassion were calling out to her. That Monday, she left her job to become a full-time advocate. Moved by the plight of Nigerian women all over the world, Evon decided to address gender-based violence and the sexual exploitation of women. She founded Pathfinders Justice Initiative (PJI), a leading international impact organization dedicated to the prevention of sex slavery, sexual violence, the liberation of enslaved women and girls, and the eradication of its root causes. PJI has worked with governments, law enforcement, and communities to rescue and rehabilitate victims of human trafficking. They have also worked to raise awareness of the issue and to change the laws that enable human trafficking. Evon's work has had a profound impact on the lives of countless women and girls.  In this conversation with Jay, her journey to becoming an activist against modern-day slavery, and the power of one person to make a difference. Please find a transcription of this episode: https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/podcast-episode/evon-benson-idahosaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evon Benson-Idahosa is a Nigerian native, a leading expert, a thought leader on the subject of modern-day slavery in sub-Saharan Africa, and a founder of the <a href="https://pathfindersji.org/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pathfinders Justice Initiative (PJI)</a>. Raised by parents who were called to serve their faith, Evon became a successful English barrister, American lawyer, and partner in a New York defense law firm. Despite her success, one day she woke up wondering, "What have I done with my life?" Her passion and compassion were calling out to her. That Monday, she left her job to become a full-time advocate. Moved by the plight of Nigerian women all over the world, Evon decided to address gender-based violence and the sexual exploitation of women. She founded Pathfinders Justice Initiative (PJI), a leading international impact organization dedicated to the prevention of sex slavery, sexual violence, the liberation of enslaved women and girls, and the eradication of its root causes. PJI has worked with governments, law enforcement, and communities to rescue and rehabilitate victims of human trafficking. They have also worked to raise awareness of the issue and to change the laws that enable human trafficking. Evon's work has had a profound impact on the lives of countless women and girls.  In this conversation with Jay, her journey to becoming an activist against modern-day slavery, and the power of one person to make a difference. Please find a transcription of this episode: <a href="https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/podcast-episode/evon-benson-idahosa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/podcast-episode/evon-benson-idahosa</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Evon Benson-Idahosa - Modern Day Slavery

Trigger Warning: this episode addresses issues involving sex trafficking and trauma.In this episode, I chat with Evon Benson-Idahosa, a leading expert and thought leader on the subjects of modern day slavery and gender based violence in sub-Saharan Africa.   Evon talks about why she started the NGO and her campaign to stamp out sex trafficking not only in Nigeria, but also globally.  We also talk about religion and hypocrisy in Nigeria, certain traditional practices that need to end the importance of education and dialogue in ending slavery and gender based violence.  Evon also shares how important her faith is to her, being mindful of self-care, her parents, and of course, she shares the saying that continually inspires her. R. Evon Benson-Idahosa is a Nigerian native, a thought leader and leading expert on the intersection of the economic empowerment of African women and gender based violence in sub-Saharan Africa. She is also a trained English Barrister and American lawyer who lends her expertise as a strategist and advisor/consultant to organizations as well as state, national and international governments.In her role as an innovative facilitator/trainer, she has organized multiple high level stakeholders’ national and international conferences/roundtables, including Nigeria’s first ever Gap Analysis on human trafficking and unsafe migration, trains Parliamentarians and serves as a legislative drafter.  Via her non-profit, Pathfinders Justice Initiative, her work has culminated in the production of Nigeria's first national Guidelines for rehabilitation service providers and law enforcement officers,judges and prosecutors on human trafficking, www.hersafrica.com, the continent’s first one stop online hub of resources for survivors and Edo State’s Coordinated Care Mechanism (CCM), the state’s first referral mechanism for local service providers. Under her leadership, Pathfinders has provided holistic PATH (Personalized Action to Healing) Plans for over 2,700 survivors, maintains a thriving shelter, has conducted ground-breaking research on recruiters of sex trafficking in Nigeria and engages in outreaches that reach millions of people daily.As an activist, published writer, researcher and speaker, Ms. Benson-Idahosa’s work has been featured on multiple national and international radio and television news outlets and she has been named one of New York’s New Abolitionists. She is also the recipient of multiple fellowships/awards and has been nationally and internationally recognized for her efforts in creating access to economic empowerment for African women and for seeking an end to gender based violence.For more information, please visit www.pathfindersji.org or emailreidahosa@pathfindersji.org.Thanks for listening to the episode. I'd like to thank my guest for their time, insight and being a great sport! I would also like to thank my producer, Ashanti Omkar, for all her hard work.If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a line at theswingingpalmtree@gmail.com.Be well &amp; Pax Vobiscum!

Trigger Warning: this episode addresses issues involving sex trafficking and trauma. In this episode, I chat with Evon Benson-Idahosa, a leading expert and thought leader on the subjects of modern day slavery and gender based violence in sub-Saharan Africa.   Evon talks about why she started the NGO and her campaign to stamp out sex trafficking not only in Nigeria, but also globally.  We also talk about religion and hypocrisy in Nigeria, certain traditional practices that need to end the importance of education and dialogue in ending slavery and gender based violence.  Evon also shares how important her faith is to her, being mindful of self-care, her parents, and of course, she shares the saying that continually inspires her.  R. Evon Benson-Idahosa is a Nigerian native, a thought leader and leading expert on the intersection of the economic empowerment of African women and gender based violence in sub-Saharan Africa. She is also a trained English Barrister and American lawyer who lends her expertise as a strategist and advisor/consultant to organizations as well as state, national and international governments. In her role as an innovative facilitator/trainer, she has organized multiple high level stakeholders’ national and international conferences/roundtables, including Nigeria’s first ever Gap Analysis on human trafficking and unsafe migration, trains Parliamentarians and serves as a legislative drafter.  Via her non-profit, Pathfinders Justice Initiative, her work has culminated in the production of Nigeria's first national Guidelines for rehabilitation service providers and law enforcement officers, judges and prosecutors on human trafficking, <a href="http://www.hersafrica.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hersafrica.com</a>, the continent’s first one stop online hub of resources for survivors and Edo State’s Coordinated Care Mechanism (CCM), the state’s first referral mechanism for local service providers.  Under her leadership, Pathfinders has provided holistic PATH (Personalized Action to Healing) Plans for over 2,700 survivors, maintains a thriving shelter, has conducted ground-breaking research on recruiters of sex trafficking in Nigeria and engages in outreaches that reach millions of people daily. As an activist, published writer, researcher and speaker, Ms. Benson-Idahosa’s work has been featured on multiple national and international radio and television news outlets and she has been named one of New York’s New Abolitionists. She is also the recipient of multiple fellowships/awards and has been nationally and internationally recognized for her efforts in creating access to economic empowerment for African women and for seeking an end to gender based violence. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.pathfindersji.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.pathfindersji.org</a> or email reidahosa@pathfindersji.org.Thanks for listening to the episode. I'd like to thank my guest for their time, insight and being a great sport! I would also like to thank my producer, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashantiomkar/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ashanti Omkar</a>, for all her hard work. If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a line at theswingingpalmtree@gmail.com. Be well &amp; Pax Vobiscum!

Episode #80 with R. Evon Benson-Idahosa

Resources to learn more about human Trafficking in Nigeria and globallyhttps://www.naptip.gov.ng/ https://polarisproject.org/Pathfinders Social MediaWebsite:  https://pathfindersji.org/ ig and Twitter- pathfindersji, Facebook - Pathfinders Justice Initiative,Barr Evon's ig handle -  findyrpathBooks and Publications mentioned in the podcast:https://revonidahosa.medium.com/see-me-see-you-a-spoken-word-for-all-my-brothers-f40ed23619d9 https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Let+Your+Life+Speak%3A+Listening+for+the+Voice+of+Vocation-p-9780787947354

Resources to learn more about human Trafficking in Nigeria and globally <a href="https://www.naptip.gov.ng/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.naptip.gov.ng/</a> <a href="https://polarisproject.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://polarisproject.org/</a> Pathfinders Social Media Website: <a href="https://pathfindersji.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pathfindersji.org/</a> ig and Twitter- pathfindersji, Facebook - Pathfinders Justice Initiative, Barr Evon's ig handle - findyrpath Books and Publications mentioned in the podcast: <a href="https://revonidahosa.medium.com/see-me-see-you-a-spoken-word-for-all-my-brothers-f40ed23619d9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://revonidahosa.medium.com/see-me-see-you-a-spoken-word-for-all-my-brothers-f40ed23619d9</a> <a href="https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Let+Your+Life+Speak%3A+Listening+for+the+Voice+of+Vocation-p-9780787947354" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Let+Your+Life+Speak%3A+Listening+for+the+Voice+of+Vocation-p-9780787947354</a>

Podcast 84: Uchenna Mbawuike speaks with R. Evon Benson-Idahosa ED and Founder of Pathfinders

OVERVIEW R. Evon Benson-Idahosa, the founder and Executive Director of Pathfinders Justice Initiative, is a Nigerian native, a leading expert and thought leader on the subject of modern day slavery in sub-Saharan Africa. She is a trained English Barrister and American lawyer. When her passion and compassion called her to address gender-based violence and the sexual exploitation of women, she left her work as a partner in a New York defense law firm to became a full-time advocate. ✅ YOU'LL LEARN How to "let your life speak" and what it meant for Evon - turning in her resignation and becoming a full-time advocate for women How a sense of purpose, passion and savings really help when taking the big leap How it's still scary in the moment, never as scary in hinesight and still not easy to give up all the corporate luxuries How to integrate your roots into your future - for Evon this meant dedicating her work to women in Nigeria out of her home town New York 🎊  FUN FACT: Evon realised wearing a barrister wig at graduation already didn’t feel right. 💡 MORE INFOS https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-evon-benson-idahosa-esq-0ab95869/ http://pathfindersji.org/

OVERVIEW R. Evon Benson-Idahosa, the founder and Executive Director of Pathfinders Justice Initiative, is a Nigerian native, a leading expert and thought leader on the subject of modern day slavery in sub-Saharan Africa. She is a trained English Barrister and American lawyer. When her passion and compassion called her to address gender-based violence and the sexual exploitation of women, she left her work as a partner in a New York defense law firm to became a full-time advocate. ✅ YOU'LL LEARN How to "let your life speak" and what it meant for Evon - turning in her resignation and becoming a full-time advocate for women How a sense of purpose, passion and savings really help when taking the big leap How it's still scary in the moment, never as scary in hinesight and still not easy to give up all the corporate luxuries How to integrate your roots into your future - for Evon this meant dedicating her work to women in Nigeria out of her home town New York 🎊  FUN FACT: Evon realised wearing a barrister wig at graduation already didn’t feel right. 💡 MORE INFOS <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-evon-benson-idahosa-esq-0ab95869/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-evon-benson-idahosa-esq-0ab95869/</a> <a href="http://pathfindersji.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pathfindersji.org/</a>