Anna-Carin Svensson joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they explore how Sweden's decision to punish buyers instead of victims has reshaped who feels safe coming forward — and how that same principle is now being applied to hold online exploitation accountable.

📍 IN THIS CONVERSATION:

Sweden's 25-year experiment criminalizing sex buyers
Why "illegal offline" must mean illegal online
How correct law application protects more victims
Digital literacy as frontline trafficking prevention

🔗 EPISODE RESOURCES & LINKS:

Full show notes: https://endinghumantrafficking.org
UN Global Plan of Action – 2025 Appraisal: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/TIP_GPA_a...
Sweden's Sex Purchase Act – Swedish Gender Equality Agency: https://swedishgenderequalityagency.s...
Sweden's 2025 Online Sexual Acts Legislation – Library of Congress: https://www.loc.gov/item/global-legal...
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction: Sweden's Principle That Changed Everything
01:07 The Equality Model: Why Sweden Criminalized Buyers, Not Sellers
07:37 What 25 Years of Data Actually Shows
09:16 When Exploitation Moves Online: Updating the Law for the Digital Age
14:37 Why Multidisciplinary Collaboration Is Non-Negotiable
18:41 The Gap Between Good Laws and Correct Application
25:02 Prevention Starts Before the Warning Signs
29:51 Hope, Humanity, and the Road Ahead

👤 ABOUT ANNA-CARIN SVENSSON:

Anna-Carin Svensson serves as Sweden's Ambassador to Combat Trafficking in Persons, representing Sweden in multilateral anti-trafficking efforts at the United Nations and other international forums. Previously, she served as Director-General for International Affairs at the Swedish Ministry of Justice, where she led Swedish delegations in international human rights forums and oversaw Sweden's implementation of international legal obligations. She has been a leading voice in translating legislative frameworks into effective, accountable practice across government and civil society.

ABOUT THE PODCAST:

The Ending Human Trafficking Podcast brings you conversations with leaders, survivors, and advocates working to end modern slavery. Hosted by Dr. Sandie Morgan from Vanguard University's Global Center for Women and Justice.

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