Day 3: The Room Next Door – Hotels Are on the Front Line Against Human Trafficking

Sharmila Wijeyakumar

Published on: 08/07/2026

A hotel housekeeper notices something isn't right about the woman in the room next door. This story shows why hotel staff are on the front lines of spotting trafficking—and how to recognise the signs and safely report them.

Human Trafficking Awareness

Day 2: Behind the Celebration – The Human Cost We Don’t Always See

Sharmila Wijeyakumar

Published on: 07/07/2026

A composite survivor story of a woman lured by a fake hospitality job, trapped through debt and passport theft. Learn real trafficking warning signs and how to safely report concerns without confronting traffickers directly.

Human Trafficking Awareness

Day 1: The Final Stretch — Why Traffickers Don’t Stop When the Tournament Peaks

Sharmila Wijeyakumar

Published on: 07/07/2026

In 1996, while the world celebrated a major sporting event, I was being trafficked. Here's why awareness—not fear—matters as the World Cup nears its end.

Human Trafficking Awareness