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,
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
AG Stein: More training needed to continue fight against human trafficking
“North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein on Thursday said the state is working with several partners to help combat human trafficking. In a news conference at the Salvation Army of
Our CEO, Shamere McKenzie, Receives Hero Award
On November 4, 2017, our C.E.O. , Shamere McKenzie, received the Hero Award. The award was presented by Unlikely Heroes organization in recognition of unwavering commitment to protect the vulnerable, stop human