Leadership in Action: How Cooperation Fosters Local Solutions to Human Trafficking

On Tuesday, March 29, 2016, The McCain Institute for International Leadership and Cultural Vistas hosted Leadership in Action: How Cooperation Fosters Local Solutions to Human Trafficking.

With an estimated 20.9 million victims of trafficking around the world according to Polaris Project, human trafficking has become a scourge that requires concerted local and international cooperation. Leading human rights activists, who are alumni of Cultural Vistas programs, Mr. Rehmatullah, Dr. Johnson, and Mr. Bogrand shared their insight on global trends and emerging solutions to human trafficking, while discussing how international exchange facilitates information sharing and collaboration.

Participants included Mr. Hafiz Rehmatullah, Next Generation Leader, The McCain Institute for International Leadership & International Visitor Leadership Program Alumnus, U.S. Department of State and Dr. Danielle Johnson, Regional Manager, Polaris, Cultural Vistas Alumna. Moderated by Mr. Andrew Bogrand, Communications and Outreach Officer, Democracy International, Cultural Vistas Alumnus.