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“Organizations say they’re survivor-informed because they spoke to someone for two hours, but that’s not enough.” Sosa argues for real inclusion, embedding human trafficking survivors in decision-making, policy and frontline work. Read his story: bit.ly/4tc47ud

A powerful delivery by @Sosa_Est7th stands out after 2 days @osce_odihr @OSCE #Alliance #CTHB26 - a young person, a child, whose life was labelled by adults incorrectly as he grew to adulthood- his vulnerability undetected but presenting behaviours punished #CCE Thank You Sosa!

🎯A group of journalists from several countries just completed the 1st @OSCE/@IJM training on #EthicalReporting / #HumanTrafficking & #ForcedCriminality. Key focus: survivor-centered approaches that challenge traditional narratives while uncovering hidden trafficking networks.🙏🙏🙏 to all the participants & speakers. #JournalismThatGetsItRigh #CTHB26

🌟@OSCE #CTHB26 Keynote address: Sosa Henkoma @Sosa_Est7th, Expert by Experience, Member of @osce_odihr ISTAC, CEO of Unique Charity, UK: "I encourage everyone: Don't just study the change. Don't just write reports about the change. Become it. Embrace it"

SIDE EVENT #OSCE2025 - Silenced Victims. Framework illicit drug use, distribution, delivery routes, modus operandi of trafficking networks in #ThomasPietschmann (UNODC) #SosaHenkoma #TaranaBaghirova #MaraGaraviniSeisselberg & #DianeSchmitt Moderation: #KariJohnstone, OSCE

Sosa Henkoma isn’t just a survivor he’s a force of transformation, a voice of resilience, and a call to action for a system in desperate need of change. Raised in South East London, Sosa escaped an abusive home only to be pulled into something even darker. At just 11 years old, he was groomed into the brutal machinery of county lines drug trafficking a hidden, exploitative system that preys on vulnerable children and robs them of their youth in silence. Thank you @Sosa_Est7th for sharing this story! #podcast #podcasting YouTube: linktw.in/HZEXrH

Free webinar: Adultification Bias: What Is It, What Harm Does It Do, And How Do We Guard Against It? Tues 1st April 1pm-3pm Sosa Henkoma, Sussana Clapcott and Dr Nicholas Marsh will exploring adultification bias. Click here to find out more and register a place

🗣️ "Our past doesn’t define our future." – Sosa Henkoma. Child trafficking isn’t just a crime – it’s a devastating reality that robs children of their future. In the fight to protect the most vulnerable, we must stand together. At the @OSCE, 🇫🇷 is reaffirming its commitment to protect minors and hold traffickers accountable at the 25th Conference of the Alliance Against Trafficking in Persons. #CTHB25 👉 Strengthening efforts to disrupt criminal networks and improve international legal cooperation. 👉 Tackling sexual exploitation and forced labor through our national strategy and on-the-ground actions. 👉 Empowering professionals in education, justice, and child protection to spot and support victims. 👉 Supporting @OSCE in implementing lasting solutions while intensifying prevention and protection efforts. 📸 Micky Kroell / OSCE #StopTrafficking #OSCE #askOSCE

🗣️ "Our past doesn’t define our future." – Sosa Henkoma. Chaque enfant a droit à un avenir libre et protégé. Pourtant, la traite des mineurs continue de briser des vies et d’anéantir des espoirs. Face à cette menace persistante, seule une mobilisation collective peut changer le cours des choses. À l'@OSCE, la 🇫🇷 réaffirme avec force son engagement à protéger les plus vulnérables et à punir les trafiquants lors de la 25e Conférence de l'Alliance contre la traite des êtres humains. #CTHB25 👉 Renforcer la répression en ciblant les réseaux criminels et en améliorant la coopération judiciaire internationale. 👉 Lutter contre l’exploitation sexuelle et le travail forcé dans le cadre de notre stratégie nationale et des actions concrètes sur le terrain. 👉 Former les professionnels de l’éducation, de la justice et de la protection de l’enfance pour mieux repérer et accompagner les victimes. 👉 Soutenir l’@OSCE dans la mise en place de solutions durables et renforcer les actions de prévention et de protection. 📸 Micky Kroell / OSCE #StopTraiteEnfants #OSCE #askOSCE

Celebrating a major milestone for our amazing ambassador @Sosa_Est7th, and his recent opportunity to model for the @Burberry ‘Portraits’ series!🙌 To learn more about other survivors of exploitation, visit our website wearecauseway.org.uk #SurvivorStories #EndModernSlavery

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“I got used to pain at a very young age. When I was with the gangs, I wasn’t scared of torture or whatever because for me it was normal. I learned it from my own family.” theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

January is National Slavery & #HumanTraffickingPreventionMonth 📽️ Please watch @BBCMorningLive from 9.30am to see Causeway's ambassador @Sosa_Est7th being interviewed by @AshleyJBaptiste, and bravely sharing his experience of #ModernSlavery & child criminal exploitation 📽️

Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) Member Sosa Henkoma was invited to speak with Good Morning Britain to raise awareness of child criminal exploitation.

'They were my everything, they were my family' Sosa Henkoma’s life was shaped by violence early on. Groomed by a gang at nine, he was drawn into drug trafficking while feeling abandoned in foster care. He explains that he was 'easily manipulated' as a young child and recalls the moment he had a shotgun pointed at his head, aged 11, during a raid.

The survivors of violent and abusive crimes share their stories with Nina Aouilk in #Unbreakable. Learn about the pain of their experiences but also, their journeys to escape. 📲 Watch on Crime+Investigation Play or wherever you get your podcasts from Friday 22 November

An expert by experience, Sosa Henkoma is a Milkfluencer with a powerful story to share. Using his honest insights into child criminal exploitation, gang life, and weapon crime, Sosa believes that speaking up and sharing his story can help young people to stay away from a negative path and negative influences. 💪 Help your pupils to navigate these potential challenges by booking an inspiring talk from Sosa for your school! Comment 'SOSA' for more information! #SchoolSpeakers #MakeLifeKind #StopKnifeCrime #Inspirational #PositiveInfluence

Thank you to Sosa Henkoma for taking part in this episode. Sosa draws on his lived experience as a public speaker and coach to raise awareness on grooming and child criminal exploitation. He advocates for the unheard through his work as a mentor with young people You can follow him on Instagram here: instagram.com/sosa_est/?hl=en And find out more on his linktree: linktr.ee/sosa_est

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