Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW) Employee Directory
Civic and Social OrganizationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
CATW is a New York-based nonprofit in the civic and social sector focused on ending human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of women and girls worldwide. It is described as the first organization to address human trafficking on an international scale and remains a prominent abolitionist voice in this field. Founded in 1988, CATW has provided leadership across local, national, regional, and global arenas by advocating for legislative, policy, and educational initiatives that tackle the root causes of trafficking. The organization holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and participated in UN discussions that contributed to the Palermo Protocol. CATW, together with its partners, pursues advocacy, education, victim services, and prevention programs for people affected by trafficking and prostitution in regions including Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and North America, the United States included. With a base in New York and a global reach, the organization functions as a small-to-mid-sized nonprofit pursuing its aim of ending trafficking worldwide.