Vote for Anuradha Koriala on CNN Heroes ...Anuradha Koirala's Presentation on Maiti Nepal at International Chhalphal Program (Boston, 2009)
Anuradha Koirala is a widely recognized activist and lecturer who has dedicated her life to combating the sexual exploitation of Nepal's women and children. A former professor of English, she is the founder and Executive Director of Maiti Nepal and a world class hero.
Anuradha Koirala, the chairperson of Maiti Nepal has been nominated for CNN heroes Award. She has been nominated for her continuous and relentless contribution in the women's and children's issues, particularly in the prevention of trafficking within and from Nepal. With her unique leadership capacity, Maiti Nepal has made significant accomplishment in the rescue, repatriation, rehabilitation and reintegration of the trafficked survivors, protection of vulnerable children and advocacy for a paradigm shift in the policy over the past 17 years of Maiti Nepal's history.
Anuradha Koirala has received several awards for the glorious initiatives taken so far regarding social issues concerning children and women. Some of the awards include German UNIFEM Prize 2007, Queen Sofia Silver Medal Award Spain , The Peace Abbey, Courage of Conscience Sherborne, MA, USA .
The CNN Hero award is awarded every year to those eminent personalities who make outstanding contributions in issues related social, political, human rights, health matters.
It is an unprecedented opportunity for Maiti Nepal and all its supporters , well wishers to achieve the global recognition of its contribution through this prestigious award. The winner is selected though global online voting on www.cnn.com/heroes.
We appeal to all the global community of Maiti Nepal well wishers, partners to kindly vote for Anuradha koirala by logging into www.cnn.com/heroes.
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