Kidnapped Twice: Lurata Lyon’s Story of Surviving Human Trafficking

There is so much conversation at the moment about the Epstein files and the trafficking of young women and girls. But while all the conversations seem to be around  who was involved, who knew what and how this went uncovered for so long, the actual stories of survivors and their incredible strength can be lost. So today we are speaking to a trafficking survivor.Lurata Lyon's life story is one of unimaginable hardship and extraordinary resilience. As a child in war-torn Yugoslavia, Lurata endured the horrors of war, being separated from her family, and being taken by human traffickers - not once, but twice. After surviving the first trafficking and returning home, Lurata was kidnapped by Serbia's illegitimate army. She was tortured, abused and held in captivity for 6 months.  Through her harrowing experiences of torment, abuse, and near-death, Lurata not only survived but found the strength to share her story with the world with the mission of stopping this happening to other children and young women.We speak about: Why traditional media aren’t talking about human trafficking Lurata’s story of how she kidnapped and brought to a human trafficking boss The one thing she said that changed their plans for her How she escaped their horrific abuse How Lurata was taken a second time How she survived living in a ‘box’ that felt like a coffin How her father saved her Lurata’s life afterwards; how she found refuge in the UK and found love  Why Lurata shares her story and how common trafficking is You can find Lurata’s book here  You can follow Lurata here  You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Keeshia Pettit Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.