Human Trafficking in Lithuania (Kristina Misiniene)

February 24, 2015 Caleb Benadum Video 
Forced Labor, Sex Trafficking

Kristina Misiniene of Lithuania was given a TIP Report Hero award in 2006. Her organization, CARITAS Lithuania, is headquartered in Kaunas, the second largest city in Lithuania. Just inside the old town, down some cobble stone streets and past the main square, lies the catholic archdiocese and several buildings which house offices, including those of CARITAS Lithuania. She is a social worker by trade, and works heavily with survivors of trafficking. Many survivors are Lithuanians who have been trafficked abroad to destinations such as the UK, or Norway. She helps them try to put their lives back together financially, personally, psychologically, and in any other way they can. Her team consists of incredible and dedicated women who tirelessly help the survivors that come through their doors. Learn more about Kristina on her page.

This content was originally posted on the Tip Awards website.


Topics: Forced Labor, Sex Trafficking

About the Author



Caleb Benadum

Caleb Benadum was previously the Program Manager for the Trafficking in Persons Report Global Heroes Network. He graduated from Capital University with a degree in Philosophy, and the University of Cincinnati Law School with a Juris Doctor degree. Having spent much of his life overseas, he is committed to modern-day abolitionism and the promotion of human rights around the world.

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