Lisa Kristine, a globally celebrated photographer and activist has been pivotal in the
anti-slavery and human trafficking movement. She has photographed in over 150
countries for over three decades, capturing the emotional narratives of indigenous
populations and social issues, notably human trafficking. She
Her powerful images, endorsed by figures such as Pope Francis, The Dalai Lama, and
Amnesty International, have not only earned her a Lucie Humanitarian Award presented
at Carnegie Hall but have also shone a light on the realities of modern slavery. Lisa's
work has been described by David Clarke, former Head of Photography at the Tate
Modern, as "a testament to truth and an insightful and inspiring body of evidence which
should never and can never be denied."
A compelling speaker, Lisa has addressed audiences worldwide, including at the United
Nations, Parliament, Nobel Summits, and the Vatican. Her TED talk, "Photos That Bear
Witness to Modern Slavery," has been viewed over three million times. Sir Richard
Branson lauds her ability to unveil the "atrocities of slavery," urging business leaders to
uphold human dignity.
In 2017, Lisa founded the Human Thread Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed at
eradicating human trafficking and promoting human dignity. Lisa is a partner with the
United Nations' International Labor Organization's 50 For Freedom Campaign,
contributing to the ratification of the Protocol on Forced Labor by 50 countries. Her
impactful photographs fueled the 'Make a Stand Lemonade' movement, mobilizing over
100 million people and raising more than one million dollars for the eradication of
slavery. Lisa is a founding member of the Global Sustainability Network, an organization
committed to a world without slavery and decent work for all.
In addition to the multiple notable museums that have exhibited Lisa's work, Pope
Francis personally inaugurated Lisa's exhibition at the Vatican in 2019, a monumental
acknowledgment of her efforts to shed a narrative on the hidden world of modern
slavery. CNN, National Geographic, The Atlantic, Reuters, The Daily Mail, Forbes, and
numerous other publications and media outlets have profiled Lisa's work.
Lisa is the subject of four documentaries, and her work on slavery is featured in three
films. The feature film SOLD, made by Oscar award-winning team Emma Thompson
and Jeffrey Brown, includes a character inspired by Lisa and played by Gillian
Anderson.
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