Publications
1985 - 1987
The Gorkha Urn
Tara: A Fleshtrade Odyssey
2000
Nepalese Casted Decanters, Vessels and Bowls
2001
Bangladesh Metal Casting: Five Techniques
Shailan: A Portrait of a Village
2003
Proximity and Time
Nepalese Cast Ceremonial Lamps
2005
In the Shadow of the Tamarind Tree
2009
Paths Less Traveled
2014
Afghan Girl
2016
Where Were You?: Profile of Modern Slavery
2020
Be the Hero: Be the Change
Positions & Awards
1985 - 1987
Technical Consultant in United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
2006 - 2012
Regional Project Manager of United Nations International Project on Human Trafficking (UNIAP/UNDP)
2015 - present
Chief Executive Officer of The Mekong Club
1987 - 1991
Deputy Technical Director (POPTECH Project)
2003 - 2006
Deputy Director of United States Agency for International Development (Asia Region)
2023
Sustainability Impact for UN-SDGs | Achievement Award
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Mr. Matthew Friedman
Achievements
Matthew has been focused on the fight against human trafficking for over the course of 35 years. His work has been taken place in over 40 countries, raising over US$50 million to support initiatives to combat human trafficking. In addition, he has trained over 150,000 corporate individuals have been trained in human trafficking, highlighting the importance of awareness and education on the issue. He has been the director of one of the largest UN anti-trafficking programs for 6 years. Matthew has done extensive field work in Nepal for 8 years, Bangladesh for 5 years, Thailand for 10 years, and Hong Kong for 11 years. Moreover, he has published 13 books on this topic, and has produced 4 films, two of which have won awards, further contributing to the fight against human trafficking.