R. Evon Rantiade Benson-Idahosa
HONOREE, 100 MOST IMPACTFUL VOICES 2025
Lawyer | Founder, Pathfinders Justice Initiative
Focus Area: Human Rights, Anti-Trafficking, Gender Equity
Country: Nigeria
Rantiade Benson-Idahosa is a prominent authority on gender-based violence and women’s economic empowerment across sub-Saharan Africa. As both a trained English Barrister and an American lawyer, she founded Pathfinders Justice Initiative to combat sex trafficking and unsafe migration. Her advocacy and legislative efforts have significantly influenced Nigeria’s anti-trafficking laws.
Rantiade also launched HERSAfrica.com, a comprehensive resource platform for survivors of trafficking. Honored as a 2023 U.S. State Department Trafficking in Persons Report Hero, her groundbreaking work has directly supported over 5,000 survivors and reached millions through awareness campaigns. A sought-after consultant, speaker, and identity coach, Rantiade is passionately committed to driving systemic change and empowering African women.