Vithika Yadav
India (Host: Free the Slaves)Vithika is a human rights professional, with over a decade of experience of working on human trafficking, modern day slavery, sexual rights and gender rights. She is the Co-founder and Head of Love Matters India. She manages strategic multi-stakeholder partnerships and envisions sustainable impact of the program. Internationally recognized as an expert on survivor care and protection services, Vithika was awarded as one of the Top 99 under 33 Young Foreign Policy Leaders in the world by Diplomatic Courier and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy in the USA in 2012, and in 2016, she was recognized for being one of the top 120 under 40 next generation of Family Planning Leaders in the world.
Host Organization: Free the Slaves
#BecomeaSuperhero: Alumna Advocates for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Youth Rights in India
As the co-founder of internationally recognized Love Matters India, Vithika has used digital tools to improve reproductive healthcare access and education, including through multi-stakeholder partnerships.