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Albania, Class of 2009
As Albania began to open to the world in the late 1990s, trafficking became an issue. Vera lesko decided to do something about it.
Albania, Class of 2009
As Albania began to open to the world in the late 1990s, trafficking became an issue. Vera lesko decided to do something about it.
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Cameroon, Class of 2013
As the Northwest Regional Coordinator for the Justice and Peace Service in Cameroon, Laura Anyola Tufon has targeted child and forced labor.
Cameroon, Class of 2013
As the Northwest Regional Coordinator for the Justice and Peace Service in Cameroon, Laura Anyola Tufon has targeted child and forced labor.
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Vietnam, Class of 2014
A Lawyer for an Australian charity, Van Ngoc Tan works in Vietnam and China to free victims of forced labor and sex trafficking.
Vietnam, Class of 2014
A Lawyer for an Australian charity, Van Ngoc Tan works in Vietnam and China to free victims of forced labor and sex trafficking.
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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.
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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Romania, Class of 2006
Dedicating her time, her money, and her effort, Iana Matei operated for many years what was the only shelter in Romania for victims of human trafficking.
Romania, Class of 2006
Dedicating her time, her money, and her effort, Iana Matei operated for many years what was the only shelter in Romania for victims of human trafficking.
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Lithuania, Class of 2006
A social worker in Lithuania, Kristina Misiniene has tirelessly pursued support for victims, coordinated awareness campaigns, and facilitated cooperation.
Lithuania, Class of 2006
A social worker in Lithuania, Kristina Misiniene has tirelessly pursued support for victims, coordinated awareness campaigns, and facilitated cooperation.
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Italy, Class of 2004
Sister Eugenia Bonetti works with migrants at the CARITAS Listening and Reception Center in Turin, where she first became aware of human trafficking.
Italy, Class of 2004
Sister Eugenia Bonetti works with migrants at the CARITAS Listening and Reception Center in Turin, where she first became aware of human trafficking.
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Philippines, Class of 2013
Founder and president of an NGO, Susan Ople provides assistance to Filipino workers who have moved overseas for work.
Philippines, Class of 2013
Founder and president of an NGO, Susan Ople provides assistance to Filipino workers who have moved overseas for work.
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Romania, Class of 2014
Monica Boseff opened the only emergency shelter in Bucharest, Romania, in 2012, and continues to provide support to victims.
Romania, Class of 2014
Monica Boseff opened the only emergency shelter in Bucharest, Romania, in 2012, and continues to provide support to victims.
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Cambodia, Class of 2004
From despair to hope—Pierre Tami in Cambodia helps to regain dignity for the abused, vulnerable and jobless through social empowerment.
Cambodia, Class of 2004
From despair to hope—Pierre Tami in Cambodia helps to regain dignity for the abused, vulnerable and jobless through social empowerment.
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Guatemala, Class of 2011
A heart for children and a tireless devotion has kept Mr. Leonel Dubon providing aftercare services to trafficked and at-risk youth for years.
Guatemala, Class of 2011
A heart for children and a tireless devotion has kept Mr. Leonel Dubon providing aftercare services to trafficked and at-risk youth for years.
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Costa Rica, Class of 2009
In 1997, Ms. Berrios created the Rahab Foundation. Since then, she has helped over 7000 women and girl victims of trafficking.
Costa Rica, Class of 2009
In 1997, Ms. Berrios created the Rahab Foundation. Since then, she has helped over 7000 women and girl victims of trafficking.
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Costa Rica, Class of 2009
In 1997, Ms. Berrios created the Rahab Foundation. Since then, she has helped over 7000 women and girl victims of trafficking.
Costa Rica, Class of 2009
In 1997, Ms. Berrios created the Rahab Foundation. Since then, she has helped over 7000 women and girl victims of trafficking.
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Republic of Congo, Class of 2012
Raimi Vincent Paraiso works in the Congo to assist victims of trafficking, especially children.
Republic of Congo, Class of 2012
Raimi Vincent Paraiso works in the Congo to assist victims of trafficking, especially children.
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Republic of Congo, Class of 2012
Raimi Vincent Paraiso works in the Congo to assist victims of trafficking, especially children.
Republic of Congo, Class of 2012
Raimi Vincent Paraiso works in the Congo to assist victims of trafficking, especially children.
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Mexico, Class of 2007
A journalist in Mexico, Ms. Ribeiro first became involved with anti-trafficking work in 2000, when she opened a high security shelter for women and children.
Mexico, Class of 2007
A journalist in Mexico, Ms. Ribeiro first became involved with anti-trafficking work in 2000, when she opened a high security shelter for women and children.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina, Class of 2011
Amela Efendic has worked for over a decade to assist victims of trafficking, and spread awareness throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Class of 2011
Amela Efendic has worked for over a decade to assist victims of trafficking, and spread awareness throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Israel, Class of 2012
Sister Azazet listened to countless of interviews, sensitively interacting with victims, to learn about trafficking in the Sinai.
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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Canada, Class of 2009
First becoming involved in anti-human trafficking work in Cambodia led Benjamin Perrin to take the fight back to his home country of Canada.
Canada, Class of 2009
First becoming involved in anti-human trafficking work in Cambodia led Benjamin Perrin to take the fight back to his home country of Canada.
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Burundi, Class of 2010
The first woman to become an army officer in Burundi, Ms. Sabiyumva has taken a stand against the sexual exploitation of children.
Burundi, Class of 2010
The first woman to become an army officer in Burundi, Ms. Sabiyumva has taken a stand against the sexual exploitation of children.
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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.
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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Namibia, Class of 2011
Working with sex trafficking victims in Namibia, Esme Kisting provides them with housing, an income, and a chance at a life.
Namibia, Class of 2011
Working with sex trafficking victims in Namibia, Esme Kisting provides them with housing, an income, and a chance at a life.
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Italy, Class of 2007
Dr. Esohe Aghatise, an international lawyer, began working to help women who had been trafficked in 1998 when she founded her organization: IROKO.
Italy, Class of 2007
Dr. Esohe Aghatise, an international lawyer, began working to help women who had been trafficked in 1998 when she founded her organization: IROKO.
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Mongolia, Class of 2010
The founder of the Mongolian Gender Equality Center, Ganbayasgakh Geleg has been helping victims of trafficking since 2002.
Mongolia, Class of 2010
The founder of the Mongolian Gender Equality Center, Ganbayasgakh Geleg has been helping victims of trafficking since 2002.
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Democratic Republic of Congo, Class of 2014
A former orphan himself, Gilbert Munda cares for children in vulnerable situations, specializing in those coming out of labor in armed conflicts.
Democratic Republic of Congo, Class of 2014
A former orphan himself, Gilbert Munda cares for children in vulnerable situations, specializing in those coming out of labor in armed conflicts.
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Brazil, Class of 2010
Brother Xavier Plassat, a friar of the Dominican order, first came across forced labor practices after coming to Brazil in the 1980s.
Brazil, Class of 2010
Brother Xavier Plassat, a friar of the Dominican order, first came across forced labor practices after coming to Brazil in the 1980s.
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Nepal, Class of 2011
Charimaya Tamang, a victim of sex trafficking, became the first to file a complaint with the district police.
Nepal, Class of 2011
Charimaya Tamang, a victim of sex trafficking, became the first to file a complaint with the district police.
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Madagascar, Class of 2015
Norotiana Jeannoda is an incredible civil society advocate in Madagascar, helping victims and changing policy.
Madagascar, Class of 2015
Norotiana Jeannoda is an incredible civil society advocate in Madagascar, helping victims and changing policy.
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South Sudan, Class of 2015
Founder of Confident Children out of Conflict in South Sudan, she fights against child trafficking and exploitation.
South Sudan, Class of 2015
Founder of Confident Children out of Conflict in South Sudan, she fights against child trafficking and exploitation.
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South Sudan, Class of 2015
Founder of Confident Children out of Conflict in South Sudan, she fights against child trafficking and exploitation.
South Sudan, Class of 2015
Founder of Confident Children out of Conflict in South Sudan, she fights against child trafficking and exploitation.
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Greece, Class of 2012
Philip Hyldgaard, Executive Director of The A21 Campaign, helped establish the organization's first office in Greece, and opened their first shelter.
Greece, Class of 2012
Philip Hyldgaard, Executive Director of The A21 Campaign, helped establish the organization's first office in Greece, and opened their first shelter.
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Sudan, Class of 2018
Yosief Abrham Mehari is a practicing medical doctor who has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to serving survivors of human trafficking in Sudan.
Sudan, Class of 2018
Yosief Abrham Mehari is a practicing medical doctor who has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to serving survivors of human trafficking in Sudan.
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Nepal, Class of 2018
Sunita Danuwar has made the remarkable transformation from trafficking victim to one of Nepal’s leading social activists.
Nepal, Class of 2018
Sunita Danuwar has made the remarkable transformation from trafficking victim to one of Nepal’s leading social activists.
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Cameroon, Class of 2018
Francisca Awah Mbuli is a survivor of human trafficking and the founding director of Survivors’ Network.
Cameroon, Class of 2018
Francisca Awah Mbuli is a survivor of human trafficking and the founding director of Survivors’ Network.
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Hungary, Class of 2019
For the past decade, Agnes De Coll has dedicated her life to the fight against human trafficking. She has become a leading voice on the issue in Hungary.
Hungary, Class of 2019
For the past decade, Agnes De Coll has dedicated her life to the fight against human trafficking. She has become a leading voice on the issue in Hungary.
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Italy, Class of 2019
Roseline Eguabor is a stalwart supporter for Nigerian and West African human trafficking victims and survivors, helping them leave their trafficking situations and integrate into Italian society.
Italy, Class of 2019
Roseline Eguabor is a stalwart supporter for Nigerian and West African human trafficking victims and survivors, helping them leave their trafficking situations and integrate into Italian society.
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Kazakhstan, Class of 2020
Combating trafficking in persons and helping trafficking victims
Kazakhstan, Class of 2020
Combating trafficking in persons and helping trafficking victims
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Kenya, Class of 2020
Advocating for the rights of victims of human trafficking
Kenya, Class of 2020
Advocating for the rights of victims of human trafficking
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Moldova, Class of 2020
Committed to women’s empowerment and anti-trafficking efforts
Moldova, Class of 2020
Committed to women’s empowerment and anti-trafficking efforts
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Mexico, Class of 2021
Guillermina Cabrera Figueroa has a track record of championing the rights of trafficking victims as the specialized prosecutor for human trafficking for the State of Mexico.
Mexico, Class of 2021
Guillermina Cabrera Figueroa has a track record of championing the rights of trafficking victims as the specialized prosecutor for human trafficking for the State of Mexico.
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Albania, Class of 2021
Poole works across borders to cultivate support for combating human trafficking and protecting vulnerable communities.
Albania, Class of 2021
Poole works across borders to cultivate support for combating human trafficking and protecting vulnerable communities.
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Central African Republic, Class of 2021
Josiane Lina Bemaka-Soui developed the Central African Republic’s national anti-trafficking response from the ground up.
Central African Republic, Class of 2021
Josiane Lina Bemaka-Soui developed the Central African Republic’s national anti-trafficking response from the ground up.
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Gabon, Class of 2021
Chantal Sagbo Sasse has been at the forefront of Gabon’s anti-trafficking movement for more than two decades.
Gabon, Class of 2021
Chantal Sagbo Sasse has been at the forefront of Gabon’s anti-trafficking movement for more than two decades.
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Kazakhstan, Class of 2021
Shakhnoza Khassanova has decades of experience raising awareness about human trafficking, advocating for greater victim protections, and aiding victims of human trafficking across Central Asia.
Kazakhstan, Class of 2021
Shakhnoza Khassanova has decades of experience raising awareness about human trafficking, advocating for greater victim protections, and aiding victims of human trafficking across Central Asia.
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Poland, Class of 2022
Ms. Dawid-Olczyk is a human rights activist and President of La Strada Poland who has devoted much of her professional life to assisting human trafficking victims.
Poland, Class of 2022
Ms. Dawid-Olczyk is a human rights activist and President of La Strada Poland who has devoted much of her professional life to assisting human trafficking victims.
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