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Japan, Class of 2004
As the Ambassador from Colombia to Japan, the Honorable Francisco Sierra was able to address a unique problem: people who were being trafficked from Colombia to Japan.
Japan, Class of 2004
As the Ambassador from Colombia to Japan, the Honorable Francisco Sierra was able to address a unique problem: people who were being trafficked from Colombia to Japan.
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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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Antigua and Barbuda, Class of 2011
She was the force behind Antigua and Barbuda’s first anti-trafficking law, passed in only 2010.
Antigua and Barbuda, Class of 2011
She was the force behind Antigua and Barbuda’s first anti-trafficking law, passed in only 2010.
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Italy, Class of 2012
The OSCE Special Representative and Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro has transformed their efforts.
Italy, Class of 2012
The OSCE Special Representative and Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro has transformed their efforts.
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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.
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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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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India, Class of 2011
Magistrate Chauhan has worked through an incredible backlog of cases in administering the ITPA as part of Mumbai’s specialized court.
India, Class of 2011
Magistrate Chauhan has worked through an incredible backlog of cases in administering the ITPA as part of Mumbai’s specialized court.
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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.
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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Malaysia, Class of 2009
While working on her PhD Thesis, Alice Nah saw the plight of migrant workers in Malaysia.
Malaysia, Class of 2009
While working on her PhD Thesis, Alice Nah saw the plight of migrant workers in Malaysia.
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Nigeria, Class of 2014
Beatrice Jedy-Agba is the Executive Secretary of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and other Related Matters (NAPTIP) in Nigeria.
Nigeria, Class of 2014
Beatrice Jedy-Agba is the Executive Secretary of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and other Related Matters (NAPTIP) in Nigeria.
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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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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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Trinidad and Tobago, Class of 2014
Ms. Charmaine Gandhi-Andrews is the Director of Trinidad and Tobago's anti-trafficking body, and has shaped policy and legislation at a high level.
Trinidad and Tobago, Class of 2014
Ms. Charmaine Gandhi-Andrews is the Director of Trinidad and Tobago's anti-trafficking body, and has shaped policy and legislation at a high level.
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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.
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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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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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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Uganda, Class of 2015
Moses Binoga leads a government task force in Uganda to combat modern-slavery. He actively advocates for better policies and cooperation.
Uganda, Class of 2015
Moses Binoga leads a government task force in Uganda to combat modern-slavery. He actively advocates for better policies and cooperation.
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Colombia, Class of 2015
Betty Pedraza Lozano is the founder and director of a Colombian NGO that provides victim services, spreads awareness, and encourages international cooperation.
Colombia, Class of 2015
Betty Pedraza Lozano is the founder and director of a Colombian NGO that provides victim services, spreads awareness, and encourages international cooperation.
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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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Worldwide, Class of 2012
Anne Gallagher is the leading global expert on the international law of human trafficking, and has worked for twenty years to combat this issue.
Worldwide, Class of 2012
Anne Gallagher is the leading global expert on the international law of human trafficking, and has worked for twenty years to combat this issue.
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United Kingdom, Class of 2015
Parosha Chandran is a human rights lawyer who operates out the UK. Both a cutting edge policymaker, and a practicing attorney, she has helped victims to seek justice in the courts.
United Kingdom, Class of 2015
Parosha Chandran is a human rights lawyer who operates out the UK. Both a cutting edge policymaker, and a practicing attorney, she has helped victims to seek justice in the courts.
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United Kingdom, Class of 2015
Parosha Chandran is a human rights lawyer who operates out the UK. Both a cutting edge policymaker, and a practicing attorney, she has helped victims to seek justice in the courts.
United Kingdom, Class of 2015
Parosha Chandran is a human rights lawyer who operates out the UK. Both a cutting edge policymaker, and a practicing attorney, she has helped victims to seek justice in the courts.
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Republic of Korea, Class of 2018
Kim Jong-chul is the founder and former Director of the Advocates for Public Interest Law.
Republic of Korea, Class of 2018
Kim Jong-chul is the founder and former Director of the Advocates for Public Interest Law.
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Burkina Faso, Class of 2018
Josue Ango is a driving force behind Burkina Faso’s efforts to combat human trafficking.
Burkina Faso, Class of 2018
Josue Ango is a driving force behind Burkina Faso’s efforts to combat human trafficking.
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Burkina Faso, Class of 2019
Adélaïde Sawadogo is a proven, unwavering force against human trafficking in Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso, Class of 2019
Adélaïde Sawadogo is a proven, unwavering force against human trafficking in Burkina Faso.
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Tunisia, Class of 2019
As President of the National Authority to Combat Trafficking in Persons, Raoudha Laabidi has been the driving force behind the government’s efforts to implement a new law to combat trafficking in persons.
Tunisia, Class of 2019
As President of the National Authority to Combat Trafficking in Persons, Raoudha Laabidi has been the driving force behind the government’s efforts to implement a new law to combat trafficking in persons.
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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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Qatar, Class of 2021
Mohammed al-Obaidly is one of the most important Qatari figures advocating for labor and human trafficking reforms in Qatar.
Qatar, Class of 2021
Mohammed al-Obaidly is one of the most important Qatari figures advocating for labor and human trafficking reforms in Qatar.
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Japan, Class of 2021
Ibusuki has sought justice on behalf of countless foreign workers by providing legal representation for those who are taking action against former employees for labor law violations.
Japan, Class of 2021
Ibusuki has sought justice on behalf of countless foreign workers by providing legal representation for those who are taking action against former employees for labor law violations.
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Bangladesh, Class of 2022
Mohammed Tariqul Islam is an advocate for victims of human trafficking whose work has helped increase the Bangladesh government’s capacity to investigate and prosecute traffickers.
Bangladesh, Class of 2022
Mohammed Tariqul Islam is an advocate for victims of human trafficking whose work has helped increase the Bangladesh government’s capacity to investigate and prosecute traffickers.
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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).
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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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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Pakistan, Class of 2023
Through the tireless efforts of his Anti-Human Smuggling Unit, Zaheer Ahmed helped drive the modernization of Pakistan’s anti-trafficking and anti-smuggling laws and implementation of a National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling.
Pakistan, Class of 2023
Through the tireless efforts of his Anti-Human Smuggling Unit, Zaheer Ahmed helped drive the modernization of Pakistan’s anti-trafficking and anti-smuggling laws and implementation of a National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling.
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Nigeria, Class of 2023
R. Evon Benson-Idahosa is a thought leader and expert on the intersectionality of human trafficking and the economic empowerment of women in sub-Saharan Africa.
Nigeria, Class of 2023
R. Evon Benson-Idahosa is a thought leader and expert on the intersectionality of human trafficking and the economic empowerment of women in sub-Saharan Africa.
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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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Mali, Class of 2024
Oumou Elkhairou Niaré Samaké has revitalized Mali’s anti-trafficking efforts.
Mali, Class of 2024
Oumou Elkhairou Niaré Samaké has revitalized Mali’s anti-trafficking efforts.
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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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Kenya, Class of 2024
Edith Murogo is a beacon of hope on the frontlines of the fight against human trafficking and labor exploitation.
Kenya, Class of 2024
Edith Murogo is a beacon of hope on the frontlines of the fight against human trafficking and labor exploitation.
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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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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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