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Sr. Eugenia Bonetti
Sr. Eugenia Bonetti

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.

Sr. Eugenia Bonetti
Sr. Eugenia Bonetti

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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Pierre Tami
Pierre Tami

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.

Pierre Tami
Pierre Tami

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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Mariliana Morales Berrios
Mariliana Morales Berrios

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.

Mariliana Morales Berrios
Mariliana Morales Berrios

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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Mariliana Morales Berrios
Mariliana Morales Berrios

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.

Mariliana Morales Berrios
Mariliana Morales Berrios

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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Bhanuja Sharan Lal
Bhanuja Sharan Lal

India, Class of 2014

Bhanuja Sharan Lal is the director of an NGO in Northern India, where he organizes communities, helps child labor survivors receive education, and assists rescues.

Bhanuja Sharan Lal
Bhanuja Sharan Lal

India, Class of 2014

Bhanuja Sharan Lal is the director of an NGO in Northern India, where he organizes communities, helps child labor survivors receive education, and assists rescues.

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Esme Kisting
Esme Kisting

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.

Esme Kisting
Esme Kisting

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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Charimaya Tamang
Charimaya Tamang

Nepal, Class of 2011

Charimaya Tamang, a victim of sex trafficking, became the first to file a complaint with the district police.

Charimaya Tamang
Charimaya Tamang

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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Blessing Okoedion
Blessing Okoedion

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.

Blessing Okoedion
Blessing Okoedion

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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Sunita Danuwar
Sunita Danuwar

Nepal, Class of 2018

Sunita Danuwar has made the remarkable transformation from trafficking victim to one of Nepal’s leading social activists.

Sunita Danuwar
Sunita Danuwar

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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Agnes De Coll
Agnes De Coll

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.

Agnes De Coll
Agnes De Coll

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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Veronica Supliguicha
Veronica Supliguicha

Ecuador, Class of 2019

As tireless advocates and experts on human trafficking, Daniel Rueda and Veronica Supliguicha have earned widespread recognition and respect in Ecuador for strengthening the Ecuadorian government’s protection framework.

Veronica Supliguicha
Veronica Supliguicha

Ecuador, Class of 2019

As tireless advocates and experts on human trafficking, Daniel Rueda and Veronica Supliguicha have earned widespread recognition and respect in Ecuador for strengthening the Ecuadorian government’s protection framework.

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Daniel Rueda
Daniel Rueda

Ecuador, Class of 2019

As tireless advocates and experts on human trafficking, Daniel Rueda and Veronica Supliguicha have earned widespread recognition and respect in Ecuador for strengthening the Ecuadorian government’s protection framework.

Daniel Rueda
Daniel Rueda

Ecuador, Class of 2019

As tireless advocates and experts on human trafficking, Daniel Rueda and Veronica Supliguicha have earned widespread recognition and respect in Ecuador for strengthening the Ecuadorian government’s protection framework.

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Roseline Eguabor
Roseline Eguabor

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.

Roseline Eguabor
Roseline Eguabor

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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Camilious Machingura
Camilious Machingura

Zimbabwe, Class of 2019

Camilious Machingura is an inspiring anti-trafficking advocate within Zimbabwe and the broader southern Africa region.

Camilious Machingura
Camilious Machingura

Zimbabwe, Class of 2019

Camilious Machingura is an inspiring anti-trafficking advocate within Zimbabwe and the broader southern Africa region.

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Sophie Otiende
Sophie Otiende

Kenya, Class of 2020

Advocating for the rights of victims of human trafficking

Sophie Otiende
Sophie Otiende

Kenya, Class of 2020

Advocating for the rights of victims of human trafficking

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Oxana Alistratova
Oxana Alistratova

Moldova, Class of 2020

Committed to women’s empowerment and anti-trafficking efforts

Oxana Alistratova
Oxana Alistratova

Moldova, Class of 2020

Committed to women’s empowerment and anti-trafficking efforts

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Rocío Mora-Nieto
Rocío Mora-Nieto

Spain, Class of 2021

Rocío Mora-Nieto has worked for over two decades to combat the sexual exploitation of women and sex trafficking in Spain.

Rocío Mora-Nieto
Rocío Mora-Nieto

Spain, Class of 2021

Rocío Mora-Nieto has worked for over two decades to combat the sexual exploitation of women and sex trafficking in Spain.

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Imelda Poole
Imelda Poole

Albania, Class of 2021

Poole works across borders to cultivate support for combating human trafficking and protecting vulnerable communities.

Imelda Poole
Imelda Poole

Albania, Class of 2021

Poole works across borders to cultivate support for combating human trafficking and protecting vulnerable communities.

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Josiane Lina Bemaka-Soui
Josiane Lina Bemaka-Soui

Central African Republic, Class of 2021

Josiane Lina Bemaka-Soui developed the Central African Republic’s national anti-trafficking response from the ground up.

Josiane Lina Bemaka-Soui
Josiane Lina Bemaka-Soui

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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Shakhnoza Khassanova
Shakhnoza Khassanova

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.

Shakhnoza Khassanova
Shakhnoza Khassanova

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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Apinya Tajit
Apinya Tajit

Thailand, Class of 2022

Ms. Apinya is the Deputy Director of the Stella Maris Seafarer’s Center, an NGO in Thailand.

Apinya Tajit
Apinya Tajit

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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