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503. One Woman’s War on P*rnhub | Laila Mickelwait

Dec 2, 2024
Laila Mickelwait, founder and CEO of the Justice Defense Fund, passionately advocates against sex trafficking and the exploitation enabled by Pornhub. She reveals troubling connections between adult content and trafficking, stressing the need for accountability in the industry. Their conversation explores the psychological impacts of graphic content on youth and the challenges of severing financial ties with Pornhub. Laila shares her personal journey of activism, urging society to confront the dark realities of online pornography and support meaningful change.
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Quick takeaways

  • Laila Mickelwait emphasizes the urgent need for legal and technological safeguards to combat the illegal activities prevalent on Pornhub.
  • The #Traffickinghub movement showcases a global collective outrage against Pornhub for its complicity in sex trafficking and child abuse.

Deep dives

Lila's Mission Against Pornhub

Lila Micklewaite has dedicated herself to combating the pervasive issues of sex trafficking and child exploitation associated with the porn industry, especially targeting Pornhub and its parent company, MindGeek. Her campaign, which began over a decade ago, has gained traction as she uncovered the alarming connections between mainstream pornography and various forms of sexual abuse. With 170 million visits daily at its peak, Pornhub drew attention for its facilitation of illegal content, including child sexual abuse and non-consensual material. Through her efforts, Lila has amassed over 2.3 million signatures on a petition urging the shutdown of Pornhub, highlighting the collective outrage and the need for accountability in the industry.

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