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Labor Trafficking and Debt Bondage: “Tip of the Iceberg”

Labor trafficking and debt bondage in the United States of America is just the ‘tip of the iceberg'.  There is no actual data as over 80 percent of the cases of human labor trafficking is not reported for fear of arrest, deportation, stigma, shame, j

400 Years of Slavery and the Lash of the Whip Can Still be Felt

Since human trafficking involves taking away someone's freedom in order to allow someone else to economically benefit, it is modern-day slavery. The first recorded group of slaves arrived in the U.S. in 1619. This year, 2019, marks 400 years of slav

The 30th Anniversary of the Mauritanian Genocide

On November 28, 1990 28 men in Inal, Mauritania were hanged by their fellow soldiers. They were accused of plotting a coup against the government of this northwest African country. There was no trial. November 28 also happens to be the day Mauritania

Slave Free Gift Planning

Yes I realize it is only October, but I am already talking about holiday gift shopping. I am against premature holiday decorating as much as the next person, but I think we need to plan where we are going to get our gifts in order to get the best sl

Abolition Today

Slavery exists anytime someone is forced to labor against his or her will, for the benefit of another, with no ready means of escape. Abolition exists anytime someone stands up against slavery. The passion, commitment and actions of individuals at ev

Rescue

Rescues are exactly what you’d imagine – individuals escaping their enslavement, often with the assistance of antislavery organizations and individuals. Rescue operations are risky, dangerous and costly but are one of the key ways to free enslaved in

Aftercare

Aftercare or transitional care involves providing services to survivors of slavery so that they can heal and move forward with their lives. It’s essential to care for those emerging from slavery because of the traumatic experiences they’ve endured. A

Educate

Ways to Learn More: 1. Read Through This Book List  Start examining the issue in-depth. Our favorite introductory books are: Disposable People: New Slavery in the Global Economy by Kevin Bales A Crime So Monstrous: Face-to-Face with Modern-Day Slav

Resolutions to End Slavery

This time of year, conversations are buzzing with talk of resolutions. These resolutions normally fall in the "self-help" category: lose weight, read more, more family time, less social distractions, etc. This year, we want to challenge you to make a

Justin Dillon - Made in a Free World

Artist, entrepreneur, public speaker and abolitionist Justin Dillon utilizes social media, film and music to make the issue of modern-day slavery public knowledge. He is the founder and CEO of Made in a Free World, which engages in several projects a