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Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden
Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden

Sweden, Class of 2005

Queen Silvia was the Patron of the First World Congress against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of children, held in 1996 in Stockholm.

Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden
Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden

Sweden, Class of 2005

Queen Silvia was the Patron of the First World Congress against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of children, held in 1996 in Stockholm.

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Nancy Kassebaum
Nancy Kassebaum

Japan, Class of 2005

After she completed several successful Senate terms, Nancy Kassebaum accompanied her husband to Japan, where he served as the United States Ambassador.

Nancy Kassebaum
Nancy Kassebaum

Japan, Class of 2005

After she completed several successful Senate terms, Nancy Kassebaum accompanied her husband to Japan, where he served as the United States Ambassador.

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Sisters of Adoration
Sisters of Adoration

Peru, Class of 2005

The Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament were founded in 1850, when Sister Maria Micaela began to help the mistreated prostitutes in Madrid.

Sisters of Adoration
Sisters of Adoration

Peru, Class of 2005

The Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament were founded in 1850, when Sister Maria Micaela began to help the mistreated prostitutes in Madrid.

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Somaly Mam & Pierre Legros
Somaly Mam & Pierre Legros

Cambodia, Class of 2005

A French NGO worker, Pierre Legros and a trafficking victim, Somaly Mam, founded one of the most influential sex trafficking NGOs in Asia.

Somaly Mam & Pierre Legros
Somaly Mam & Pierre Legros

Cambodia, Class of 2005

A French NGO worker, Pierre Legros and a trafficking victim, Somaly Mam, founded one of the most influential sex trafficking NGOs in Asia.

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Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin

United States of America, Class of 2005

An international superstar, Ricky Martin and his foundation, created in 2000, have been extensively involved in anti-trafficking work.

Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin

United States of America, Class of 2005

An international superstar, Ricky Martin and his foundation, created in 2000, have been extensively involved in anti-trafficking work.

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Adiba Umarova
Adiba Umarova

Tajikistan, Class of 2005

As a journalist in Tajikistan, Adiba Umarova was able to re-open a cold case which led to the arrest of a trafficking ringleader.

Adiba Umarova
Adiba Umarova

Tajikistan, Class of 2005

As a journalist in Tajikistan, Adiba Umarova was able to re-open a cold case which led to the arrest of a trafficking ringleader.

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Aida Mbodj
Aida Mbodj

Senegal, Class of 2005

Aida Mbodj is a powerful politician in Senegal, well-respected and admired, who used her political power to combat human trafficking in the early part of the millennium.

Aida Mbodj
Aida Mbodj

Senegal, Class of 2005

Aida Mbodj is a powerful politician in Senegal, well-respected and admired, who used her political power to combat human trafficking in the early part of the millennium.

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Amod Kanth
Amod Kanth

India, Class of 2005

After witnessing the after-effects of a 1988 fire, Amod Kanth created the NGO Prayas, an organization for disenfranchised and distressed children in India.

Amod Kanth
Amod Kanth

India, Class of 2005

After witnessing the after-effects of a 1988 fire, Amod Kanth created the NGO Prayas, an organization for disenfranchised and distressed children in India.

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Angelina Atyam
Angelina Atyam

Uganda, Class of 2005

Angelina Atyam’s fight to combat human trafficking was personal: the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) abducted her daughter.

Angelina Atyam
Angelina Atyam

Uganda, Class of 2005

Angelina Atyam’s fight to combat human trafficking was personal: the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) abducted her daughter.

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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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Dewi Hughes (Desak Made Hughesia Dewi)
Dewi Hughes (Desak Made Hughesia Dewi)

Indonesia, Class of 2005

A television personality, Dewi Hughes became the spokesperson for a Campaign to Eliminate the Trafficking of Indonesian Women and Children.

Dewi Hughes (Desak Made Hughesia Dewi)
Dewi Hughes (Desak Made Hughesia Dewi)

Indonesia, Class of 2005

A television personality, Dewi Hughes became the spokesperson for a Campaign to Eliminate the Trafficking of Indonesian Women and Children.

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