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Prem Paul Award 2023
Prem Paul Award 2023
Sriyani Tidball was honored with the prestigious Prem Paul Award for Research in Human Trafficking by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This accolade recognizes her groundbreaking work and relentless dedication to combating human trafficking.
Sriyani Tidball was honored with the prestigious Prem Paul Award for Research in Human Trafficking by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This accolade recognizes her groundbreaking work and relentless dedication to combating human trafficking.
Through innovative research methodologies and a deep commitment to advocacy, Sriyani has significantly contributed to raising awareness and shaping pologies to address this critical issue. Her efforts have not only advanced academic understanding but have also fostered real-world impact, providing a voice to the voiceless and championing the cause of human rights.
Through innovative research methodologies and a deep commitment to advocacy, Sriyani has significantly contributed to raising awareness and shaping pologies to address this critical issue. Her efforts have not only advanced academic understanding but have also fostered real-world impact, providing a voice to the voiceless and championing the cause of human rights.
The Breadwinner
The Breadwinner
by Sriyani Tidball
by Sriyani Tidball
The Breadwinner by Sriyani Tidball shares untold stories of over 200 impoverished Sri Lankan women that either spent years working as housemaids in the Middle East or were in the process of preparing to leave their families for employment. If these unskilled, uneducated women returned intact, they often carried memories of abuse, abortion, trafficking, torture, rape, deportation and murder.
The Breadwinner by Sriyani Tidball shares untold stories of over 200 impoverished Sri Lankan women that either spent years working as housemaids in the Middle East or were in the process of preparing to leave their families for employment. If these unskilled, uneducated women returned intact, they often carried memories of abuse, abortion, trafficking, torture, rape, deportation and murder.
About Sriyani Tidball
About Sriyani Tidball
Sriyani Tidball is an advocate for peace, justice and human rights. Her leadership and service as a social activist and abolitionist of slavery has not gone unnoticed. A published researcher, college professor in the USA and co-founder of two non-profits, she loves family life and helping those in desperate need.
Sriyani Tidball is an advocate for peace, justice and human rights. Her leadership and service as a social activist and abolitionist of slavery has not gone unnoticed. A published researcher, college professor in the USA and co-founder of two non-profits, she loves family life and helping those in desperate need.
Learn about Modern Day Slavery
Learn about Modern Day Slavery
"The Breadwinner"
"The Breadwinner"
"The Breadwinner" features stories of slavery of impoverished Sri Lankan women working in the Middle East.
Articles
Articles
Sriyani Tidball's published articles take an academic approach in presenting the issues of human trafficking and modern day slavery.
Videos
Videos
As a voice for those dealing with injustice, Sriyani Tidball has been a spokesperson and ideas leader for change and policy development.
Ways to Make a Difference
Ways to Make a Difference
Through research and survivor stories, Sriyani Tidball has created a platform and following for those who share a vision in ending modern day slavery.
Through research and survivor stories, Sriyani Tidball has created a platform and following for those who share a vision in ending modern day slavery.
Find out how you can get involved in the three areas that can make a change in Prevention, Prosecution and Protection.
Find out how you can get involved in the three areas that can make a change in Prevention, Prosecution and Protection.