On November 24, 2025, the world witnessed a powerful and deeply significant moment. Shamere McKenzie, CEO of Sun Gate and one of the most influential survivor leaders of our time,
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Our CEO Represents Survivor Leadership on the Global Stage
Shamere McKenzie Speaks at the United Nations’ First-Ever Global Forum for Human Trafficking Survivors: Voices of Resilience On June 24th, our CEO, Shamere McKenzie, took the global stage in Vienna,
A Voice for Justice: Shamere McKenzie Testifies Before Congress
On April 27, 2022, Shamere McKenzie testified before Congress, delivering a courageous and deeply compelling testimony. With unwavering clarity, she exposed a painful truth: far too many victims and survivors of
Shamere McKenzie Speaks at the Second Annual Virginia Attorney General’s Summit
In her powerful speech, Shamere McKenzie connects everyday consumer choices to the root cause of human trafficking—demand. Drawing from her personal experience as a survivor, she urges the audience to
Breaking Chains, Building Futures: Shamere McKenzie Speaks Truth to Power at the National Association of Secretaries of State Conference
On January 29, 2025, Shamere McKenzie took center stage at the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Winter Conference. Her speech was nothing short of riveting, a piercing, heartfelt,
Survivor Leadership Spotlight
In honor of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Sun Gate Foundation will be honoring veteran Survivor Leaders in the United States. Survivor Leaders include the lateNorma Hotaling, Vednita Carter, Autumn
Robin Roberts of ABC’s Good Morning America and Our CEO Shamere McKenzie
Our CEO, Shamere McKenzie’s story was featured as part of Robin Roberts of ABC’s Good Morning America Thriver Series. Click here to watch the video.
Freedom for Survivors Campaign
January is declared the National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Join Sun Gate Foundation in our Freedom For Survivors campaign where we will highlight survivor leaders from around the
Exited Prostitution Survivor Policy Platform
Abstract “Survivors of prostitution propose a policy reform platform including three main pillars of priority: criminal justice reforms, fair employment, and standards of care. The sexual exploitation of prostituted individuals