About the author
Siddharth Kara is an author, activist, and leading expert on modern-day slavery and human trafficking. Born in India and raised in the United States, Kara has spent nearly two decades researching and documenting the global scourge of forced labor and exploitation.
Kara's interest in the issue of human trafficking began in the early 1990s, when he worked as a financial analyst in the technology industry. He witnessed the exploitation of immigrant workers in Silicon Valley and became interested in the broader issue of forced labor and modern-day slavery. In 2000, he left his job in finance to pursue a career in researching and combating human trafficking.
Kara's work has taken him around the world, where he has conducted extensive field research on human trafficking and forced labor in a wide range of industries, including mining, agriculture, construction, and domestic work. He has written several books on the topic, including "Sex Trafficking: Inside the Business of Modern Slavery" and "Modern Slavery: A Global Perspective".
Kara is also an advocate for social justice and has worked with governments, NGOs, and businesses to develop policies and practices that promote ethical and sustainable supply chains. He is a frequent speaker on the issue of human trafficking and has advised numerous organizations, including the United Nations, the US government, and major corporations.
Overall, Siddharth Kara is a respected expert on modern-day slavery and forced labor, with a passion for using his research and advocacy to create a more just and equitable world. His work has shed light on the exploitation of vulnerable communities in industries around the world and has helped to shape policies and practices that promote social justice and human rights.
