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Host a Movie Night and Watch Beasts of No Nation

The use of child soldiers is illegal under international law, and is a particular and horrible form of modern-day slavery. Children who are associated with armed conflicts experience incredible psychological trauma, and often struggle to regain any s

World Day against Trafficking in Persons

The International Labor Organization estimates that 21 million women, men, and children are victims of human trafficking. These people are often forced to perform backbreaking labor or are sexually exploited. 71% of victims of human trafficking are w

Call on Congress to support the Protecting Girls' Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act

Senate Bill 1580 would urge consideration of the educational needs of vulnerable women and girls when designing, implementing, and evaluating US foreign assistance policies and programs. Lack of educational and entrepreneurial opportunities for women

Sign the Petition to Free Biram Dah Abeid

Biram Dah Abeid is a leading anti-slavery activist in Mauritania, the country with the highest prevalence of slavery in the world. He himself is the son of an enslaved person and ran for president of his country. The organization he founde

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

In 1865, the United States abolished the slave trade with the passage of the 13th Amendment. This followed the British Empire abolishing enslavement in 1833, and the French colonies abolishing it - for the second time - in 1848. The National Undergro

Celebrate United Nations Day by Educating Yourself

Wednesday, October 24th marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the Uni

Watch and share Barbara Amaya's Tedx Talk

Barbara Amaya fled an abusive household at age 12. After living on the streets of Washington, DC she was taken in by a seemingly caring couple. They ended up betraying Amaya and sold her to traffickers. After years of being forced to sell her body Am

UN International Migrants Day

Modern day enslavement affects approximately 40 million people worldwide. Migrants are particularly at risk. They often incur very high debts in order to fund their journeys and no not have the proper paperwork upon arrival in a new country.  As a re

Resolve to Fight Modern Day Enslavement

Happy New Year! This year, make it a point to plan an entire year of anti-enslavement activism. Whether your activism is in the form of spreading education/awareness, joining/volunteering at an anti-slavery organization, or attending abolitionist eve

Biram Dah Abeid is Free from Prison

The Struggle Continues On December 31st 2018 the Mauritanian government released anti-enslavement activist, politician, and lawyer Biram Dah Abeid. Abeid, the son of freed enslaved workers, has tirelessly campaigned against forced labor and domestic