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Anti-Trafficking Apps of Interest

Fight human trafficking whenever and wherever you go. One touch on your phone screen can help you avoid slave-made goods or can assist you in anonymously reporting a potential case of trafficking. Interested in other education and reporting features

Business with a Conscience: Certifications and Ethical Practices

Referencing benefit corporations, B Lab Policy Director Erik Trojian said, “…bake your morals and your missions into the DNA of your company.” From benefit corporations to certified B corporations and direct trade to fair trade, there are several bus

Robots and Trafficking

Humanoids and artificial intelligence are topics widely discussed in sci-fi films as well as the tech community. A myriad of shows explore the innovative possibilities and negative consequences associated with such tools. One of these series, Humans,

The Secret Victims of Sex Trafficking

“Wait, men are victims of sex trafficking too? But, how? They are way too tough. I’m a man, and I’ll never let myself get kidnapped.”  This type of disbelief and skepticism are typical reactions from those who hear about male sex trafficking victims

The TIP Report's Dreaded Tier 3

© Manogamos, Algunas… “A Soldier took me away for Taking this Shot” (Flickr) (CC-BY-NC-ND) The TIP Report’s third tier is reserved for countries who “do not fully comply with the minimum standards and are not making significant efforts to do so.” Tw

Freedom for Five, Freedom for Five Hundred

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina whipped through the southern part of the United States and caused $108 billion dollars’ worth of damage. Many know that the disaster claimed 1,833 lives and displaced one million people. However, most haven’t heard of the 5

Products Made by Bonded Labor - with Alternative Options

Last month, we featured products made by child labor. This month, we're spotlighting goods made using bonded labor and offer fair trade alternatives. Rice Bonded labor is present in many sectors of the agricultural industry, and one of those is the r

Brook Bello - Survivor to Champion

A few weeks ago, End Slavery Now had the privilege of hosting the Freedom Summit. This summit facilitated a conversation about racial injustice and human trafficking and was meant to increase such discussions among American churches. The event was a

How Armenia Became a Tier 1 Country

Last week’s post drew dire conclusions about 2014 TIP Report Tier 3 Countries’ prospects. With that in mind, we want to celebrate the country of Armenia. Starting as a Tier 3 country in the early 2000s, the government of Armenia worked hard to improv

A Fair Wedding

“Planning my wedding was an exercise in think ‘global, shop local,’ ” says Michelle King Thomas. Michelle, a partner at a fair trade clothing and jewelry company, got married in 2012 and incorporated various fair trade pieces into her ceremony.  The