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Restavek Freedom in Haiti - Kathie

There are over 300,000 child domestic workers in Haiti, many of whom are trapped in the restavek system, a common practice in Haiti that forces children to work as domestic servants. Once a taboo topic, communities are beginning to openly acknowledge

Trafficker Prevention

In the past few months, there’s been a surge of support in the anti-trafficking field for demand reduction targeting johns and a push for company supply chain transparency. Along with prevention and outreach efforts for at-risk individuals, these ini

How It's Made: Child Labor Tarnished Jewelry

Whether a trinket from a department store or a custom-made diamond encrusted piece, jewelry is an accessory constantly produced to meet the demands of fast fashion and luxury goods consumers alike. Behind the glitter and sparkle, however, are the for

History of Prostitution and Sex Trafficking in Thailand

Prostitution and sex trafficking in Thailand are highly visible and strongly discussed topics in the contemporary antislavery field. Social attitudes, political interventions and economic realities have shaped the conditions that allow the two practi

Historians Against Slavery Conference Recap

Last week, Historians Against Slavery hosted “Using History to Make Slavery History” at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Over the course of three days, panelists and participants discussed topics ranging from activism to business sol

How It's Made: Slavery Swept Under the Rug

What's the difference between a product made by child labor and one made by a fairly paid adult? In the How It's Made series, we'll explore the conditions that slave-made goods are produced in and compare that to slavery-free operations. This week, t

Insider Anti-Trafficking Information

What you are about to read will not self-destruct automatically, but the change it may have on your perceptions and knowledge of the world is uncontrollable. The name of my source has been changed for the protection of the individual and the preserva

Free Skies

  In a crowded airport a woman sits waiting for the call to board. Surveying the masses of people around her, she notices two Dominican children with an American woman and begins piecing together possible scenarios for these traveling companions. Bu

Forced Labor in Tomato Fields - Fair Food Program

Each day tomato farm workers in the U.S. are subject to many forms of labor abuse, including slavery. The Coalition of Immokalee Workers stood up to fight these abuses and founded an organization that is changing the industry. To learn more about th

Things to Look for in the 2015 TIP Report

      Ever wondered how the TIP Report is formed? Why it exists? How much it has grown since its inception? As the 2015 TIP Report release nears, TIPheroes.org is focusing on the TIP Report and how it supports anti-trafficking around the world.   Ma