A young woman stands thoughtfully beside a window overlooking Washington, DC, holding a pendant.

When Traffickers Brand Children, Who Is Responsible for Protecting Them?

Nicholas Kristof’s reporting exposes a disturbing practice in America. The harder question is what happens when exploited children need protection. Continue reading When Traffickers Brand Children, Who Is Responsible for Protecting Them?

Illustration contrasting a hijab-wearing woman outside a European parliament with a teenager looking at a phone at home.

Who Defines Women’s Freedom? Europe’s Hijab Debate and the Online Pressures Facing Teenage Girls

French politicians debate Muslim women’s clothing while the EU tackles digital risks facing teenagers. What does freedom mean when religious rules and commercial pressure shape young women’s choices? Continue reading Who Defines Women’s Freedom? Europe’s Hijab Debate and the Online Pressures Facing Teenage Girls

Rainy city street with neon adult entertainment signs and holographic chat bubbles.

Prostitution and the Digital Divide: Insights from Najat Vallaud-Belkacem in Le Monde

The transition from the street corner to the smartphone screen has fundamentally altered the landscape of human exploitation. I recently reviewed a series of insights from Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, the former French Education Minister, regarding the “pandemic of juvenile prostitution” spreading … Continue reading Prostitution and the Digital Divide: Insights from Najat Vallaud-Belkacem in Le Monde