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Debunk Myths About Human Trafficking

Inconvenient Truths On July 30th 2016 Mariah Long, the former Program Manager for End Slavery Now, published a blog post in honor of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This post, entitled 10 Things You Should Know About Modern Slavery, explore

Join the End It Movement and Shine a Light on Slavery

Shine a Light on Slavery Day On February 13th, 2020 the End It Movement, a "coalition of leading organizations in the fight for Freedom," is asking everyone to draw a red "X" on their hand in order to raise awareness of human trafficking modern-day e

Learn About Human Trafficking in the Elder Guardianship System

Eldercare and Human Trafficking Imagine you've worked hard all of your life and suddenly you are deemed incapacitated and are stripped of your dignity and basic individual rights. You have been abducted from your home, isolated from your family, and

Take Action from Home with the Polaris Project

Are you looking for ways to get involved in modern day abolitionism? The Polaris Project wants your help. Visit their newly created Take Action page to learn about a variety of ways to help fight modern day enslavement from the comfort of your home.

Honor World Day Against Trafficking in Persons by Reading the 2020 TIP Report

On June 25th, 2020 the US Department of State released the 20th edition of the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. For 20 years, the TIP Report has demonstrated the United States' belief that modern-day enslavement is a global crisis requiring a glo

Stop the Spread of Human Trafficking Myths

Fact vs. Fiction From rumors about the online retailer Wayfair participating in child sex trafficking to unfounded allegations against celebrities like Tom Hanks and Chrissy Teigen, a lot of falsehoods about modern-day enslavement have made the round

Register for a Virtual Aruna Run

A Virtual Run for Freedom Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Aruna Foundation is holding their annual run in a virtual format. This means that you can run or walk to help bring freedom to an enslaved woman anywhere; your home, your neighborhood, a tre

Learn About the Third Slavery Project

The Third Slavery Project The Third Slavery Project is a multi-pronged, multi-layered, coordinated initiative for finding solutions to modern-day enslavement. It uses the term "Third Slavery" to distinguish human trafficking from other, earlier forms

Support Acid Attack Survivors in Uganda

RISE Artisan Marketplace In 2016, Dr. Angie Vredeveld wrote a blog post for End Slavery Now about acid attacks in the African country of Uganda. In this article she reports that survivors of these attacks are at high risk of being trafficked due to t

Read Earl Lewis' Blog Post about "The Third Slavery"

The Third Slavery The Third Slavery Project is part of the University of Michigan's Center for Social Solutions, founded by Dr. Earl Lewis. Dr. Lewis is a scholar, educator, and activist dedicated to raising awareness of all forms of enslavement, inc