Aliia Roza, a former secret agent turned women’s empowerment coach, shares a gripping and deeply personal message about the dark reality of child and human trafficking. Born in the former USSR, she later served as an operative in Russia’s FSB, where she worked to dismantle human and drug trafficking networks. During her missions, she and her team rescued more than 500 underage children. She also honors colleagues who lost their lives in the line of duty and reflects on the painful reality that not every child could be saved.
Drawing attention to United Nations estimates that more than 27 million people are affected by sex trafficking globally, Aliia calls for urgent awareness, prevention, and community responsibility. Speaking not only as a former operative but also as a mother, she urges parents to stay vigilant — to monitor social media, educate children about real dangers, and foster open conversations that could prevent exploitation before it begins.
Through a powerful personal story involving her own teenage son and a close call involving two young girls, she underscores how quickly danger can arise and how critical immediate action and awareness can be. She emphasizes that prevention starts with education and unity, and she announces the launch of a new charity initiative dedicated to raising awareness and protecting vulnerable children.
This address was delivered at the International Interfaith Conference — “United in Liberty: The Rise of Spiritual Diplomats,” held on the ALLATRA platform at the U.S. Capitol Complex in Washington, D.C. The conference, led by Pastor Mark Burns, Chairman of the Spiritual Diplomats and Spiritual advisor to President Donald Trump, brought together faith leaders, government officials, civil society representatives, policymakers, and community leaders to discuss peace, moral leadership, and the role of faith in public life, on January 22, 2026.
Watch the full conference here: https://youtu.be/5btt_tzFJkU