Barat Ali Batoor
Photographer & Activist | Exposing Human Trafficking in Afghanistan
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Barat Ali Batoor is a photographer and activist who has risked his life to expose the brutal realities of human trafficking in Afghanistan. His powerful photographic essays have been featured in National Geographic, The New York Times, and other major media outlets, shedding light on this hidden crisis.
Batoor's keynotes give audiences an unflinching look at the personal stories behind the statistics, inspiring action to combat modern slavery. His work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Amnesty International Media Award, underscoring his unwavering commitment to human rights.
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My desperate journey with a human smuggler
Photojournalist Barat Ali Batoor was living in Afghanistan -- until his risky work forced him to leave the country. But for Batoor, a member of a displaced ethnic group called the Hazara, moving home to Pakistan proved dangerous too. And finding a safer place wasn't as simple as buying a plane ticket. Instead, he was forced to pay a human smuggler, and join the deadly tidal wave of migrants seeking asylum by boat. He documents the harrowing ocean trip with powerful photographs.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDxSydney 2014 | 2014 | 🇦🇺Sydney, Australia |
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