Introducing the World Without Exploitation Youth Coalition.

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About Us

The fight to create a world where no one is bought, sold, or exploited is a fight for the future - and creating an exploitation-free future is what the World Without Exploitation Youth Coalition is all about. Our new, national, youth-led network — made up of young people, ages 15 to 28 — is using advocacy, education, and awareness raising initiatives to create change while supporting a culture of inclusion and diversity. Young survivor leaders, students, professionals, activists, artists, and allies are all encouraged to be a part of our efforts. We're doing this through:

Public Education

Hosting youth-targeted and led events, webinars, and monthly coalition meetings that educate on the issues of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

Raising Awareness

Hosting youth-targeted and led events, webinars, and monthly coalition meetings that educate on the issues of sexual exploitation and how to combat human trafficking.

Legislative Advocacy

Advocating for policy change through direct engagement with policymakers and decision-makers at both the state and federal levels, while supporting and launching campaigns that uplift the voices of human trafficking victims, survivors, and champion youth-centered legislation.

Youth Coalition Executive Leadership

Youth Coalition Leaders

Flora Giannoulias– Policy Intern
Zoe Alsfine– Policy Intern & Onboarding Coordinator
Roya Statler– Internal Education Coordinator & Education Intern
Charlie Baccei – Policy Intern
Lucy Jerome– Social Media Intern


Co-Founders

Maria Elisa Escobar, former Co-Chair

Stella Fitzgerald

Zoe Gelmen

Mekdes Girma

Matthew Kodsi

Samantha Konigsberg

Dahlia Locke, former Co-Chair

Caitlen Macias, Founding Chair

Arianna Moore

Erin Regan

Sign up and join the cause!

Join World Without Exploitation’s Youth Coalition an inclusive U.S. network for ages 15–26 to learn, share, and act against human trafficking and sexual exploitation. No prior knowledge needed - just your interest and voice.

Understanding and Responding to the Sex Trade: A Series for Beginners

Upcoming Events

October 21st at 7pm ET

Special Event. Joy as an Act of Resistance: A book celebration and conversation with: author of “Leaving Breezy Street” Brenda Myers-Powell(Dreamcatcher Foundation), Anne K. Ream(The Voices and Faces Project)

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