Noy Thrupkaew
Journalist & Human Rights Advocate | Empowering Vulnerable Communities
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Noy Thrupkaew is a leading journalist and human rights advocate whose work has amplified the stories of vulnerable communities worldwide. As a contributing writer for The New York Times and The Washington Post, she has shed light on critical social issues, from modern slavery to refugee resettlement.
Thrupkaew's keen investigative skills and empathetic storytelling approach have earned her numerous accolades, including the Henry R. Luce Award.
Her keynotes inspire audiences to see the human face behind complex global challenges and find innovative ways to create positive change.
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Human trafficking is all around you. This is how it works
Behind the everyday bargains we all love -- the $10 manicure, the unlimited shrimp buffet -- is a hidden world of forced labor to keep those prices at rock bottom. Noy Thrupkaew investigates human trafficking - which flourishes in the US and Europe, as well as developing countries - and shows us the human faces behind the exploited labor that feeds global consumers.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED 2015 | 2015 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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