Sunitha Krishnan has dedicated her life to rescuing women and children from sex slavery, a multimillion-dollar global market. In this courageous, impassioned, and moving talk, she tells three powerful stories, as well as her own, and calls for a more humane approach to helping these young victims rebuild their lives. What is the single biggest challenge she faces in her fight in India? Listen to find out. Also check out this earlier post on global human trafficking.
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