Natalie Jesionka is lecturer, reporter, and human rights advocate. Natalie has reported and researched issues of human trafficking, child soldiers, and economic and social rights around the world. She is the founder of the The Prizm Project, the first human rights education organization for young women. She lectures on women and war, gender and conflict, and human rights at Rutgers University. When she is not teaching, she is traveling through Southeast Asia or giving lectures about how students and professionals can grow their cultural understanding and media literacy. She also encourages global exploration through Shatter the Looking Glass, an ethical travel magazine that offers travel stories and trip coaching for the best possible travel experiences.
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