This panel is organized jointly by Dr. Michael Duignan, Professeur des universités, University of Paris 1: Panthéon-Sorbonne and Founder and Chair of the Centre for Events & Festivals (CEF), Dr. Jessica Wickey Byrd, Executive Director of the University of Central Florida, Center for the study of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, and Mr. Tomas J. Lares, President and Founder of United Abolitionists, Inc. The …
The 16th annual Polaris Star Award Ceremony and Reception is an annual event that brings together individuals, organizations, businesses, and activists who are dedicated to combating human trafficking. This prestigious award ceremony, hosted by United Abolitionists, Inc. and UCF's Center for the Study of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, honors and recognizes the outstanding efforts and initiatives made in the …