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Yasmina Baddou
Yasmina Baddou

Morocco, Class of 2007

A politician in Morocco, Yasmina Baddou has been a tireless advocate for children’s rights.

Yasmina Baddou
Yasmina Baddou

Morocco, Class of 2007

A politician in Morocco, Yasmina Baddou has been a tireless advocate for children’s rights.

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David and Julie Brown
David and Julie Brown

Morocco, Class of 2008

During their time in Morocco with the French Protestant Church, David and Julie Brown worked to help migrants and trafficking victims from all over Africa.

David and Julie Brown
David and Julie Brown

Morocco, Class of 2008

During their time in Morocco with the French Protestant Church, David and Julie Brown worked to help migrants and trafficking victims from all over Africa.

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Amina Oufroukhi
Amina Oufroukhi

Morocco, Class of 2017

Amina Oufroukhi
Amina Oufroukhi

Morocco, Class of 2017

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Marietta Dias
Marietta Dias

Bahrain, Class of 2008

After retiring from the Airline industry, Marietta Dias devoted her life to helping fight for the rights of migrant workers in Bahrain.

Marietta Dias
Marietta Dias

Bahrain, Class of 2008

After retiring from the Airline industry, Marietta Dias devoted her life to helping fight for the rights of migrant workers in Bahrain.

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Ausamah AlAbsi
Ausamah AlAbsi

Bahrain, Class of 2018

Ausamah AlAbsi has played an instrumental role in increasing protections for trafficking victims and significantly reducing the vulnerability of migrant workers to human trafficking in Bahrain.

Ausamah AlAbsi
Ausamah AlAbsi

Bahrain, Class of 2018

Ausamah AlAbsi has played an instrumental role in increasing protections for trafficking victims and significantly reducing the vulnerability of migrant workers to human trafficking in Bahrain.

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Mohammed Bassam Al-Nasseri
Mohammed Bassam Al-Nasseri

Iraq, Class of 2013

An officer with the International Organization for Migration in Iraq, Mohammed Bassam Al-Nasseri has shaped policy and advocate for victims.

Mohammed Bassam Al-Nasseri
Mohammed Bassam Al-Nasseri

Iraq, Class of 2013

An officer with the International Organization for Migration in Iraq, Mohammed Bassam Al-Nasseri has shaped policy and advocate for victims.

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Ameena Saeed Hasan
Ameena Saeed Hasan

Iraq, Class of 2015

Ameena Saeed Hasan is a Yezidi Kurd, a minority group targeted by the extremist group ISIL. She has helped secure the release of over 100 captives.

Ameena Saeed Hasan
Ameena Saeed Hasan

Iraq, Class of 2015

Ameena Saeed Hasan is a Yezidi Kurd, a minority group targeted by the extremist group ISIL. She has helped secure the release of over 100 captives.

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Azezet Habtezghi Kidane
Azezet Habtezghi Kidane

Israel, Class of 2012

Sister Azazet listened to countless of interviews, sensitively interacting with victims, to learn about trafficking in the Sinai.

Azezet Habtezghi Kidane
Azezet Habtezghi Kidane

Israel, Class of 2012

Sister Azazet listened to countless of interviews, sensitively interacting with victims, to learn about trafficking in the Sinai.

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Rahel Gershuni (Rachel Gershoni)
Rahel Gershuni (Rachel Gershoni)

Israel, Class of 2006

Rahel Gershuni, Israel's National Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator, began coordinating government efforts informally, and then was given her present position.

Rahel Gershuni (Rachel Gershoni)
Rahel Gershuni (Rachel Gershoni)

Israel, Class of 2006

Rahel Gershuni, Israel's National Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator, began coordinating government efforts informally, and then was given her present position.

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Aida Abu Ras
Aida Abu Ras

Jordan, Class of 2009

Over 60,000 migrant women work in Jordan, primarily as domestics, and Aida Abu Ras founded the first NGO to help them.

Aida Abu Ras
Aida Abu Ras

Jordan, Class of 2009

Over 60,000 migrant women work in Jordan, primarily as domestics, and Aida Abu Ras founded the first NGO to help them.

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Linda Al-Kalash
Linda Al-Kalash

Jordan, Class of 2010

Whether it is bringing cases to court, or providing basic legal assistance, Linda Al-Kalash and her NGO fight against forced labor.

Linda Al-Kalash
Linda Al-Kalash

Jordan, Class of 2010

Whether it is bringing cases to court, or providing basic legal assistance, Linda Al-Kalash and her NGO fight against forced labor.

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Major Mohammad al-Khlaifat
Major Mohammad al-Khlaifat

Jordan, Class of 2022

Major Mohammad al-Khlaifat has striven to eliminate human trafficking in Jordan by leading the Public Security Directorate’s Counter Trafficking Unit (CTU).

Major Mohammad al-Khlaifat
Major Mohammad al-Khlaifat

Jordan, Class of 2022

Major Mohammad al-Khlaifat has striven to eliminate human trafficking in Jordan by leading the Public Security Directorate’s Counter Trafficking Unit (CTU).

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Elisabeth Sioufi
Elisabeth Sioufi

Lebanon, Class of 2014

Elisabeth Sioufi, a lawyer, was incredibly influential in forming and drafting Lebanon’s anti-trafficking policy and legislation, and provides training on the laws of human trafficking.

Elisabeth Sioufi
Elisabeth Sioufi

Lebanon, Class of 2014

Elisabeth Sioufi, a lawyer, was incredibly influential in forming and drafting Lebanon’s anti-trafficking policy and legislation, and provides training on the laws of human trafficking.

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Ansar Burney
Ansar Burney

Pakistan, Class of 2005

Ansar Burney began as a student activist in the 1970s, and has fought for justice and human rights ever since, including for the rights of children.

Ansar Burney
Ansar Burney

Pakistan, Class of 2005

Ansar Burney began as a student activist in the 1970s, and has fought for justice and human rights ever since, including for the rights of children.

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Syeda Ghulam Fatima
Syeda Ghulam Fatima

Pakistan, Class of 2016

Syeda Ghulam Fatima
Syeda Ghulam Fatima

Pakistan, Class of 2016

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