Eleonora Penagos - Lawyer, Abolitionist and Beauty Queen

In this episode Bryn talks to the Lawyer, human rights Advocate and Beauty Queen Eleonora Penagos. Since being crowned Miss Bogota, Eleonora has used her profile to raise awareness about the issue of human trafficking and the exploitation of children in Colombia. As she competes in the country's largest beauty pageant we ask, is this the right platform to use? Listen in and share your thoughts. Message us on instagram @bluebearcoffeeco or tweet Bryn @BrynFrere You can follow Eleonora's progress on instagram @eleonorapenagos The organisations Eleonora mentions in the podcast are: Fundacion Vida Nueva - https://vidanuevaparacolombia.org/ Refugee and Immigration Centre for Education and Legal Services https://www.raicestexas.org/ This podcast was recorded on 10th August 2022 and produced by Blue Bear Coffee Co. Visit us at bluebearcoffee.com

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Join us as we enjoy a coffee and a chat with people who are fighting for justice in their own unique way. In this podcast series we discuss a variety of issues including human trafficking, modern day slavery, effective policing, the impact of politics and policy, slavery in our supply chains and many more subjects about the injustices that exist in our world and how we can combat them. Hosted by Bryn Frere-Smith, founder of Blue Bear Coffee Co.