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Hungary, Class of 2010
A government official,Irén Ádámné Dunai has diligently networked between agencies to provide shelter, open a crisis hotline, and set up a shelter referral service.
Hungary, Class of 2010
A government official,Irén Ádámné Dunai has diligently networked between agencies to provide shelter, open a crisis hotline, and set up a shelter referral service.
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Mongolia, Class of 2008
A high-ranking Police Officer in the South of Mongolia, Major Tumenbayar has been crucial to the fight against cross-border human trafficking.
Mongolia, Class of 2008
A high-ranking Police Officer in the South of Mongolia, Major Tumenbayar has been crucial to the fight against cross-border human trafficking.
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Aruba, Class of 2012
The Deputy Police Commissioner of Aruba, Jeanette Richardson-Baars has taken steps to help victims, and to build awareness of human trafficking.
Aruba, Class of 2012
The Deputy Police Commissioner of Aruba, Jeanette Richardson-Baars has taken steps to help victims, and to build awareness of human trafficking.
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Ecuador, Class of 2007
As a prosecutor in Ecuador, Lucy Blacio courageously pursued the first cases to be prosecuted under Ecuador’s anti-human trafficking statutes.
Ecuador, Class of 2007
As a prosecutor in Ecuador, Lucy Blacio courageously pursued the first cases to be prosecuted under Ecuador’s anti-human trafficking statutes.
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United States of America, Class of 2010
Working with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, Laura Germino began fighting against modern-day slavery in the Tomato picking industry.
United States of America, Class of 2010
Working with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, Laura Germino began fighting against modern-day slavery in the Tomato picking industry.
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Japan, Class of 2013
Ippei Torii, the Secretary General of the Solidarity Network with Migrants Japan, has provided assistance to thousands of workers.
Japan, Class of 2013
Ippei Torii, the Secretary General of the Solidarity Network with Migrants Japan, has provided assistance to thousands of workers.
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India, Class of 2007
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Kailash Satyarthi has freed an estimated 83,000 children from forced and bonded labor since the 1980s.
India, Class of 2007
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Kailash Satyarthi has freed an estimated 83,000 children from forced and bonded labor since the 1980s.
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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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Uzbekistan, Class of 2010
Specializing in spreading awareness, Natalia Abdullayeva works to make sure the labor force of Uzbekistan remains informed about trafficking.
Uzbekistan, Class of 2010
Specializing in spreading awareness, Natalia Abdullayeva works to make sure the labor force of Uzbekistan remains informed about trafficking.
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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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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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Uganda, Class of 2005
Angelina Atyam’s fight to combat human trafficking was personal: the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) abducted her daughter.
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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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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Greece, Class of 2004
Bonnie Miller tirelessly pursued cooperative efforts to combat modern-day slavery, raised awareness, and established resources.
Greece, Class of 2004
Bonnie Miller tirelessly pursued cooperative efforts to combat modern-day slavery, raised awareness, and established resources.
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Ghana, Class of 2004
Chief Togbega Hadjor is chief over the region which includes the infamous Lake Volta, where young boys are sold as slaves to fishermen.
Ghana, Class of 2004
Chief Togbega Hadjor is chief over the region which includes the infamous Lake Volta, where young boys are sold as slaves to fishermen.
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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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Mexico, Class of 2011
She secured the first conviction for Trafficking in Persons in Mexico, a landmark in their fight against modern-day slavery.
Mexico, Class of 2011
She secured the first conviction for Trafficking in Persons in Mexico, a landmark in their fight against modern-day slavery.
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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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Finland, Class of 2011
A familiar face in Finnish politics for twenty years, Eva Biaudet, as the Ombudsman for Minorities, advocates for better responses to trafficking.
Finland, Class of 2011
A familiar face in Finnish politics for twenty years, Eva Biaudet, as the Ombudsman for Minorities, advocates for better responses to trafficking.
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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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Cambodia, Class of 2008
In 2004, Guy Jacobson, a lawyer, and Adi Ezroni, an Israeli Actress, founded the Redlight Children Campaign to combat child sex trafficking.
Cambodia, Class of 2008
In 2004, Guy Jacobson, a lawyer, and Adi Ezroni, an Israeli Actress, founded the Redlight Children Campaign to combat child sex trafficking.
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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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Malaysia, Class of 2006
The late Irene Fernandez was a well-known activist and advocate in Malaysia, supporting the rights of women, and the rights of Migrant workers, for decades.
Malaysia, Class of 2006
The late Irene Fernandez was a well-known activist and advocate in Malaysia, supporting the rights of women, and the rights of Migrant workers, for decades.
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France, Class of 2008
After retiring from a successful soccer (football) career, Jean Claude Mbvoumin made it his mission to help African victims of fraudulent football recruiting.
France, Class of 2008
After retiring from a successful soccer (football) career, Jean Claude Mbvoumin made it his mission to help African victims of fraudulent football recruiting.
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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.
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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Philippines, Class of 2011
Despite juggling an average case-load of 300 criminal cases, Prosecutor Darlene Pajarito has still managed to bring traffickers to justice.
Philippines, Class of 2011
Despite juggling an average case-load of 300 criminal cases, Prosecutor Darlene Pajarito has still managed to bring traffickers to justice.
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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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United States of America, Class of 2015
Tony Maddox, a journalist-executive, founded the CNN Freedom Project, the greatest awareness project in anti-human trafficking.
United States of America, Class of 2015
Tony Maddox, a journalist-executive, founded the CNN Freedom Project, the greatest awareness project in anti-human trafficking.
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United States of America, Class of 2015
Tony Maddox, a journalist-executive, founded the CNN Freedom Project, the greatest awareness project in anti-human trafficking.
United States of America, Class of 2015
Tony Maddox, a journalist-executive, founded the CNN Freedom Project, the greatest awareness project in anti-human trafficking.
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Ghana, Class of 2008
A secretive investigative Journalist from Ghana, Anas Aremeyaw Anas helped to bring down two major human trafficking rings in Ghana in 2007 and 2008.
Ghana, Class of 2008
A secretive investigative Journalist from Ghana, Anas Aremeyaw Anas helped to bring down two major human trafficking rings in Ghana in 2007 and 2008.
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Indonesia, Class of 2018
Maizidah Salas is a leading voice for migrant worker rights in Indonesia.
Indonesia, Class of 2018
Maizidah Salas is a leading voice for migrant worker rights in Indonesia.
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Nigeria, Class of 2018
Ms. Okoedion plays an integral role in pushing Italian authorities to ensure that survivors, especially Nigerian women and girls, receive the services they deserve.
Nigeria, Class of 2018
Ms. Okoedion plays an integral role in pushing Italian authorities to ensure that survivors, especially Nigerian women and girls, receive the services they deserve.
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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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Italy, Class of 2019
Sister Gabriella Bottani is one of the most prominent and influential anti-trafficking advocates within the Catholic diaspora.
Italy, Class of 2019
Sister Gabriella Bottani is one of the most prominent and influential anti-trafficking advocates within the Catholic diaspora.
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Zimbabwe, Class of 2019
Camilious Machingura is an inspiring anti-trafficking advocate within Zimbabwe and the broader southern Africa region.
Zimbabwe, Class of 2019
Camilious Machingura is an inspiring anti-trafficking advocate within Zimbabwe and the broader southern Africa region.
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Hong Kong, Class of 2020
A driving force in increasing awareness of human trafficking in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Class of 2020
A driving force in increasing awareness of human trafficking in Hong Kong
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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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Latvia, Class of 2020
Raising awareness and advocating for human trafficking reforms in Latvia
Latvia, Class of 2020
Raising awareness and advocating for human trafficking reforms in Latvia
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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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Bhutan, Class of 2020
A leading advocate for increasing efforts to combat trafficking in Bhutan.
Bhutan, Class of 2020
A leading advocate for increasing efforts to combat trafficking in Bhutan.
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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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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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Ukraine, Class of 2022
Kateryna Cherepakha is the president of La Strada-Ukraine, an NGO established in 1997 to combat trafficking in persons, gender-based violence, and domestic violence.
Ukraine, Class of 2022
Kateryna Cherepakha is the president of La Strada-Ukraine, an NGO established in 1997 to combat trafficking in persons, gender-based violence, and domestic violence.
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Thailand, Class of 2022
Ms. Apinya is the Deputy Director of the Stella Maris Seafarer’s Center, an NGO in Thailand.
Thailand, Class of 2022
Ms. Apinya is the Deputy Director of the Stella Maris Seafarer’s Center, an NGO in Thailand.
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Liberia, Class of 2022
Judge Wennah has demonstrated tireless devotion to improve Liberia’s anti-trafficking record. He was sworn in as a Residential Judge early 2022.
Liberia, Class of 2022
Judge Wennah has demonstrated tireless devotion to improve Liberia’s anti-trafficking record. He was sworn in as a Residential Judge early 2022.
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Liberia, Class of 2022
Judge Wennah has demonstrated tireless devotion to improve Liberia’s anti-trafficking record. He was sworn in as a Residential Judge early 2022.
Liberia, Class of 2022
Judge Wennah has demonstrated tireless devotion to improve Liberia’s anti-trafficking record. He was sworn in as a Residential Judge early 2022.
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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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Brazil, Class of 2023
Pureza Lopes Loyola is a respected activist whose three-year quest to find her son led the Government of Brazil to create the Mobile Inspection Group in 1995.
Brazil, Class of 2023
Pureza Lopes Loyola is a respected activist whose three-year quest to find her son led the Government of Brazil to create the Mobile Inspection Group in 1995.
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Cambodia, Class of 2023
Mech Dara is a Cambodian journalist whose reporting on increased incidents of human trafficking connected to online scam operations were some of the first in-depth investigative pieces on the subject.
Cambodia, Class of 2023
Mech Dara is a Cambodian journalist whose reporting on increased incidents of human trafficking connected to online scam operations were some of the first in-depth investigative pieces on the subject.
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Iraq, Class of 2023
Mrs. Iman Al Sailawi and Mr. Basim Abdulrazzaq Jebur provide support services and shelter in Iraq for stranded migrant workers, child labor, and forced child labor.
Iraq, Class of 2023
Mrs. Iman Al Sailawi and Mr. Basim Abdulrazzaq Jebur provide support services and shelter in Iraq for stranded migrant workers, child labor, and forced child labor.
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Venezuela, Class of 2023
Eumelis Moya Goitte has drawn international attention to human trafficking crimes in the mining sector and provided support for international efforts to prevent human trafficking of vulnerable populations.
Venezuela, Class of 2023
Eumelis Moya Goitte has drawn international attention to human trafficking crimes in the mining sector and provided support for international efforts to prevent human trafficking of vulnerable populations.
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Philippines, Class of 2024
Samson “Sam” Inocencio has devoted over 20 years to fighting human trafficking with the International Justice Mission (IJM) Philippines.
Philippines, Class of 2024
Samson “Sam” Inocencio has devoted over 20 years to fighting human trafficking with the International Justice Mission (IJM) Philippines.
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Serbia, Class of 2024
Marijana Savić, the founder and director of NGO Atina, is an activist dedicated to advancing women's and girls' rights.
Serbia, Class of 2024
Marijana Savić, the founder and director of NGO Atina, is an activist dedicated to advancing women's and girls' rights.
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Iraq, Class of 2024
Brigadier General Mustafa Ridha Mustafa al-Yasiri has significantly advanced Iraq's fight against human trafficking.
Iraq, Class of 2024
Brigadier General Mustafa Ridha Mustafa al-Yasiri has significantly advanced Iraq's fight against human trafficking.
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Bolivia, Class of 2024
Marcela Martinez is an accomplished Bolivian lawyer from La Paz and a leading anti-trafficking activist.
Bolivia, Class of 2024
Marcela Martinez is an accomplished Bolivian lawyer from La Paz and a leading anti-trafficking activist.
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Suriname, Class of 2024
Inspector Letitia Pinas revitalized Suriname's Trafficking in Persons Unit by implementing a strategic plan that enhanced investigations, victim support, and public outreach.
Suriname, Class of 2024
Inspector Letitia Pinas revitalized Suriname's Trafficking in Persons Unit by implementing a strategic plan that enhanced investigations, victim support, and public outreach.
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Spain, Class of 2024
Rosa Cendón has devoted her life to assisting victims, raising awareness, and combating human trafficking in Spain.
Spain, Class of 2024
Rosa Cendón has devoted her life to assisting victims, raising awareness, and combating human trafficking in Spain.
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Bangladesh, Class of 2024
Md. Al-Amin is a trafficking survivor and manager at the BRAC Migration Welfare Centre, where he has assisted over 34,000 trafficking survivors and migrants in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh, Class of 2024
Md. Al-Amin is a trafficking survivor and manager at the BRAC Migration Welfare Centre, where he has assisted over 34,000 trafficking survivors and migrants in Bangladesh.
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Cuba, Class of 2024
Maria Werlau has been a key advocate against Cuba's labor export program since 2009
Cuba, Class of 2024
Maria Werlau has been a key advocate against Cuba's labor export program since 2009
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