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(Paraguayan Human Rights Activist)
Cynthia Bendlin is a Paraguayan activist known for her work against human trafficking. She currently serves as the manager of the International Order for Migration's counter-trafficking information campaign in the borders of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Bendlin has conducted seminars on combating human trafficking in these countries. She has faced threats due to her advocacy work and has been forced to relocate. Bendlin has received recognition for her efforts, including the 2008 International Women of Courage Award and the Ruby Prize from Soroptimist International Millenium Club in 2013.