TEDxCuny 2017 explored the theme of circuits between people, places and ideas, and asked if our nation is short-circuiting. The purpose of this talk was to discuss the problems and solutions created by the changing circuits of our new digital age Hanna wanted her audience to be informed and take action about human trafficking. Hanna Kit came to the US in 2007 from Ukraine, with her mother, who was identified as a victim of human trafficking and exploitation. Kit graduated from Brooklyn College and has volunteered with the organization Sanctuary for Families. Hanna Kit started off by talking about her mom and herself. One day her mother was worried about Hanna not calling her from school. However, when she got home she sat her mother down to
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However, Taken is just a movie and human trafficking is far more complex, she pointed that traffickers go too far measures to get into different countries to make money. She talked about how they have whole circuit implemented of recruiters, facilitators to make the most amount of money. Moving on she also added that trafficking rises during time of war where people don’t have financial freedom. Hanna then moved on to talk about how we could reduce human trafficking. She believes we should educate ourselves, know the signs meaning if we see something say something. We should also raise awareness in our circle friends, co- workers, family. Hanna concluded by saying we should take action and most importantly we should volunteer to help those in need and she also added to never exploit those who have suffered. Her support was both logical and emotional because she told her story and then gave the audience many solutions to fix the problem. Besides her personal story, she did not use many …show more content…
The speakers use of language was proficient, she had a good selection of words. She used words that motivated the audience and really made them feel connected to her topic. The speech opened my eyes more about human trafficking than ever before, her story about her mom opening to her really moved me and inspired me to get up and do something. Lastly, the audience size was massive having all different types of ages. After her speech, the audience reaction could clearly be told there was silence and sadness all over the room. In conclusion, Hanna’s speech clearly moved and inspired
However, Taken is just a movie and human trafficking is far more complex, she pointed that traffickers go too far measures to get into different countries to make money. She talked about how they have whole circuit implemented of recruiters, facilitators to make the most amount of money. Moving on she also added that trafficking rises during time of war where people don’t have financial freedom. Hanna then moved on to talk about how we could reduce human trafficking. She believes we should educate ourselves, know the signs meaning if we see something say something. We should also raise awareness in our circle friends, co- workers, family. Hanna concluded by saying we should take action and most importantly we should volunteer to help those in need and she also added to never exploit those who have suffered. Her support was both logical and emotional because she told her story and then gave the audience many solutions to fix the problem. Besides her personal story, she did not use many …show more content…
The speakers use of language was proficient, she had a good selection of words. She used words that motivated the audience and really made them feel connected to her topic. The speech opened my eyes more about human trafficking than ever before, her story about her mom opening to her really moved me and inspired me to get up and do something. Lastly, the audience size was massive having all different types of ages. After her speech, the audience reaction could clearly be told there was silence and sadness all over the room. In conclusion, Hanna’s speech clearly moved and inspired