One by one, young survivors have come forward. They’ve told harrowing stories about videos posted on Pornhub that portray their victimization and even their rape. Discover how you can take action against Pornhub today and help put an end to child exploitation online.
There are lots of ways to spread awareness: tweets, posts, blogs, podcasts, newspapers, demonstrations, etc. But if we want to see real change in our community we have to engage the policy makers.
That means getting involved (just a wee bit) in the legislative process. So, I’m challenging you to write one simple letter. It might not seem like a big deal. Or maybe it does (because you don’t like writing). But I’m going to show you how EASY it is to write that letter. AND why it is so very important that you TAKE ACTION NOW!
Pornhub: home to child exploitation
Recently, CBC News highlighted a story of a young woman. Her world fell apart when, at the age of 14, she learned that her “boyfriend” had uploaded videos of her to Pornhub. So much about her plight defines what is wrong with internet porn—how it exploits women and children every single day. Meanwhile, these non-consensual videos continue to generate huge profits for top executives.
The industry, of course, paints a sleek image. They’ve convinced society that they’re harmless—benevolent even!—and that they provide consensual entertainment for adults, from adults. But it’s an illusion. Thanks to a few key players (and the brave survivors who are speaking up), the curtain has been pulled back and the ugly truth is being exposed.
In this episode:
- Internet porn is rife with child exploitation: Pornhub and other porn sites have told victims of rape, abuse and non-consensual uploads that they cannot verify or remove their content—even when the victim is a child.
- How is Pornhub permitted to operate above the law?: We examine why legislative reform is necessary to ensure porn sites can no longer profit from child exploitation, rape, and sex trafficking.
- It’s EASY to speak up: Support Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne and Bill S-203, the Protecting Young Persons From Exposure to Pornography Act. Writing an email is still the most effective way to influence policy-makers. It takes less than 5 minutes to write a letter that can have a VERY BIG IMPACT. Use this template/form.
Episode challenge
Send a letter of support to Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne for Bill S-203 (open to non-Canadians too!). Simply go to defenddignity.ca/get-involved/ and use the form provided. Add one or two lines of your own.
For example: I have 3 kids, ages x,y,z, and it’s important to me that they be protected from exposure to pornography. That’s it, you’re done. Hit send.
Bonus: Send me a quick note when you’ve completed this challenge! And if you enjoyed the show, please leave a review or share it with a friend!
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Links/Resources
CBC NEWS: Canadian child porn survivor from internet urges tech firms to make it easier to remove
NYT: The Children of Pornhub by Nicholas Kristof (Why does Canada allow this company to profit off videos of exploitation and assault?)
Ep. #2-13, Take Action: Pornhub = Traffickinghub with Laila Mickelwait, Exodus Cry
VIDEO: Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne presents Bill S-203, 2nd Reading
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