The Social World Podcast

INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR Innovation in Social Work and Social Development with Human-Centered AI ​ A Global Call to Recognize Innovation and Technology That Serves People Global initiative launches in October 2026 to celebrate ethical, inclusive and evidence-based uses of artificial intelligence that advance human wellbeing and social justice. The Global Institute of Social Work (GISW), in collaboration with the International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD), International Council on

Keith is a builder and operator driven by real-world impact, combining experience in technology, gaming, security & defense contracting to develop systems that address modern threats where they actually exist. In Simple Terms Zero Wake is a team working to stop child exploitation before it happens - especially in online and gaming environments where kids are most vulnerable today. We do this by detecting early warning signs, training professionals, and supporting real-world operations alongsi

Larry Cameron has worked as President and founder of Paradigm Intelligence Ltd., a global organisation that focuses on forensics, investigations, open source intelligence, force protection, and public safety. We talk of a wide range of threats, challenges and developments in the global fight against exploitation of the vulnerable. Previously , Larry has 20+ years experience in the technology industry. He has worked all around the world, investigating cybercrime but also training and teaching d

Dane-Marie Marshall is a senior law-enforcement official in Trinidad and Tobago who serves as the Deputy Director of the Counter-Trafficking Unit (CTU), which operates under the Ministry of National (Homeland) Security. Her Role and ResponsibilitiesDeputy Director of the CTU: She helps lead the agency responsible for investigating, preventing, and prosecuting human trafficking cases in Trinidad and Tobago. In this capacity, she works with police, prosecutors, and other national and internation

I was so pleased to talk with Shamere and learn from her difficult life experience and subsequent professional journey helping survivors. Shamere McKenzie is a distinguished international anti-trafficking strategist, systems leader, and consultant to the United Nations and various U.S. government agencies, with more than 15 years of cross-sector impact. A passionate activist and internationally recognized speaker, she leverages her lived experience with sex trafficking to transform adversity in

Adrian Alexander is an advocate against modern slavery, forced labour, child labour and human trafficking. He served on a Cabinet appointed Multi-Sectoral Task Force in Trinidad and Tobago to develop a National Policy against Trafficking in Persons in 2010 and on the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons Working Group that developed the country’s current National Plan of Action (2021 to 2025). Adrian serves as the Caribbean Regional Coordinator for Free the Slaves. As a consultant