The Human Trafficking panel at the World Justice Forum IV explored initiatives from the corporate sector, international law enforcement, and state government to use the tools of the legal market to combat trafficking in persons.

At the panel on July 11th, a survivor spoke from her experience about what victims need and what can be done to inform the stakeholders who impact and are impacted by trafficking. Joining her in the discussion were experts from international finance, the tourism/travel industry, and law enforcement to examine solutions being tested to combat modern-day slavery worldwide.

Panel Video: Part 1


Panel Video: Part 2

Moderator

Laurel Bellows, President, American Bar Association (USA)

Panelists

Jean Baderschneider, President, End Human Trafficking Now; Chair, National Leadership Council, Polaris Project (Switzerland)

Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Chairman, Carlson (USA)

Tara Dermott, Head of Development, MTV Exit (Thailand)

Ima Matul, Child Labor Survivor from the United States; The Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST) Survivor Organizer (Indonesia)

Rachna Ramsurn, Cluster Leader, Internal Communication, Public Communication on Economic & Financial Policy & Research Team, Ministry of Finance & Economic Development (Mauritius)

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This image of President Jimmy Carter exudes warmth and humility, perfectly reflecting his lifelong commitment to service and justice.

Honoring the Legacy of President Jimmy Carter

It is with great sadness that the World Justice Project commemorates the passing of our honorary chair, President Jimmy Carter. We celebrate his monumental commitment to the public good through his tireless work to uphold human rights, alleviate suffering, and advance the rule of law around the world. May his long, distinguished, and consequential life of service inspire us all to keep building communities of justice, opportunity, and peace. 

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