Sylvia Yu Friedman

BIO

Sylvia Yu Friedman is a trailblazing figure in philanthropy, leading transformative initiatives for some of the world’s wealthiest families. For two decades, she has fearlessly delved into the dark realms of sex trafficking and modern-day slavery, shedding light on human rights abuses and charting a new path for philanthropists and activists. An award-winning Penguin Random House Author, TV Host, Filmmaker, Serial Entrepreneur, and Philanthropy Consultant, Sylvia has dedicated her life to creating impactful change.

SKILLS

Philanthropy Leadership | Human Rights Advocacy | Investigative Journalism | TV Hosting | Filmmaking | Entrepreneurship | Impactful Storytelling | Authorship | Philanthropy Consulting

ACHIEVEMENTS

+ International Keynote Speaker + Award-winning Penguin Random House Author and Editor + Hosts - Inspiring YOU with Sylvia Yu + TV Series - Fallen Butterflies + Directed millions of dollars to humanitarian portfolios impacting at least one million people since 2005 + Author of impactful books, including A Long Road to Justice and Silenced No More + Recipient of the Global Top 50 Women In Sustainability Awards 2022 + Included in the Top 100 Human Trafficking & Slavery Influence Leaders List by Assent Compliance (2017) + Winner of the International Human Rights Press Award (2013) for a documentary series on human trafficking + Expert on Japanese Imperial military sex slavery, particularly the historical issue of comfort women + Recognised for impactful investigative journalism and storytelling Acknowledged for contributions to human rights and sustainability