Sunitha Krishnan an eminent human rights activist and film-producer is nationally and internationally known for her fight against sex crimes and trafficking of women and children for the purposes of commercial sexual exploitation. As the co-founder of Prajwala, a pioneering anti-trafficking organization, she has been instrumental in rescuing thousands of victims from sexual slavery and restoring hope and dignity to their lives. Her anti-trafficking interventions are considered as a best practice model in the world.
Ms. Krishnan completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science from St Josephs College of Arts & Science, Bangalore, and Masters in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work from Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore in 1995.
Ms. Krishnan along with Bro Jose Vetticatil co-founded Prajwala, an Anti Human Trafficking in 1996. As the Chief Functionary and the General Secretary of the organization, Ms. Krishnan has been instrumental in evolving one of the most holistic rehabilitation programs for victims of sex trafficking.
SUNITHA KRISHNAN
PRODUCER
Spearheading the movement to end sex trafficking and sex crimes in India, Krishnan has demonstrated that it is possible to prevent and combat this heinous crime. To date, through Prajwala’s education programs thousands of children of women in prostitution have been prevented from being inducted into the flesh trade, and thousands of women and children have been rescued and rehabilitated from sexual slavery. Millions have been sensitized on the issue of human trafficking and for a victim-centric approach.
Ms. Krishnan’s Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court has lead to the establishment of the Organization Crime Investigation Agency and a draft of Comprehensive Legislation to Combat Trafficking. At the State level, Ms. Krishnan has been responsible for the effective implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act, setting up of Protection Homes, and evolving a victim protection protocol for all stakeholders through her various PIL’s in the High Court. In recognition of her work, Ms.Krishnan was nominated and currently serves as a member of the State Women’s Commission, Telangana, and is also is the Honorary Director to the Govt of Kerala for the Nirbhaya Policy. She is also in various policy formulating committees both at State and Central level to combat human trafficking.
For her lifetime efforts and achievements, Ms. Krishnan has been recognized both nationally and internationally. Some notable honors received are CIVICUS Nelson Mandela Innovation Award in 2014, Living Legends Award from Human Symphony Foundation in 2013, DVF Exemplary Woman Award, Dianne Von Furstenberg Foundation in 2013 John Jay College of Criminal Justice International Leadership Award, New York in 2011, Human Rights Award, Vital Voices Global Partnership, Washington DC in 2011, Trafficking in Persons(TIP) Hero from US Department of State in 2009, CNN-IBN Real Hero Award, Reliance Foundation 2008, Perdita Huston International Award for Human Rights, United Nations of Capital Hill, Washington DC in 2006, Stree Shakti Puraskar, Government of India in 2003.” Naa BangaaruTalli” a Telugu feature film produced by Ms. Krishnan won three national awards in 2014 and nine international awards. She was also recognized as 150 Fearless Women in the world by NEWSWEEK. She was also conferred the fourth highest civilian honor in India, the Padmasree in 2016.
Ms. Krishna is also a renowned producer and writer in the Indian film Industry having produced 6 films and has been credited as the content advisor and writer of various films, documentaries, and music videos.
PRADEEP NARAYANAN
PRODUCER
Was born and brought up at Kannur, Kerala. After completing Bachelor’s Degree started working as an Audit Assistant and shortly joined at PRANAAMAM PICTURES PVT LTD, MADRAS, as an Accountant. In 2003, left the company and flew to Bahrain and worked as an Accounts Executive in a reputed firm. As film is a passion and have seen all the thick and thins of film industry, left the job from abroad and joined in the film industry and put all efforts to produce first film named ANCHIL ORAL ARJUNAN in 2007. Later had worked in each and every aspects of film industry and then started new role as a Film Distributor and distributed many films, Like MALABAR WEDDING, ONEWAY TIKET, Dr.PATIENT, THRILL, etc.,
Again pursue a career in abroad, went to Qatar and started job at a reputed industry and as days are feeling bore in Qatar, met some friends who have good passion in short and feature films. Shortly started to make some short films at Qatar and Kerala, then completed a feature film named ‘PAPAS’ which launched commercially at 2018. To support new film makers started a film production company ‘MIDDLE EAST CINEMA PVT LTD’ and a sister concern named ‘EVER & EVER RELEASE’ at Kochin.
Also formed company at Qatar, named ‘HERBA GREEN PVT LTD’ and ‘GREEN GRASS HERITAGE’ at Kannur, Kerala, mainly concentrated on Eco Tourism projects and coordinating various types of cultural activities and running a school named KALAKSHETHRA QATAR, promoting dance and other cultural activities.
Married, have two children and lives at Doha, Qatar
