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Learn About Bonded Labor

Imagine someone promises you a great job. It's in a different city or country, but the person offering you employment is kind and understanding. They know you come from a poor family, but they're willing to loan you the money to travel. Even better,

Ohio Emancipation Day

On September 22 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued a preliminary version of the Emancipation Proclamation. People gathered in public spaces to hear it read aloud, including at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. This led to annual celebrations of em

Read "Survivor Stories"

From the brick kilns of India to the mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, people held in modern-day enslavement toil anonymously. They endure indignity and abuse. "Free The Slaves," an anti-enslavement NGO, has collected some of their stori

Observe International Day for Tolerance

Tolerance involves understanding other people and other cultures. In an era characterized by extremism and violence tolerance reminds us of the importance of seeing our fellow humans as worthy of love and respect. In essence, tolerance involves embra

Learn How Hotels are Fighting Human Trafficking

Many hotel and motel chains and franchises are aware that human trafficking is happening on their premises. As a result, these businesses have begun adopting strategies to recognize the signs of trafficking and reaching out to survivors. The Econo Lo

Wear Blue for National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

January 11th is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in the United States. The Blue Campaign, a project of the Department of Homeland Security, wants you to wear blue on that day. Doing so will express solidarity with survivors of human trafficki

Petition the World Back to Suspend Loans to the Uzbek Cotton Industry

The World Bank and State-Sanctioned Forced Labor in Uzbekistan The World Bank is an international financial institution which loans money to developing countries. It currently provides approximately 500 million USD to Uzbek agricultural projects. Uzb

Passover is Just Around the Corner

Passover Begins April 19th According to Judaism, Passover is a celebration of the deliverance of the ancient Hebrews from enslavement by the Egyptians. It is a time to honor freedom fighters like the sibling trio of heroes Miriam, Moses, and Aaron. I

Read the Freedom Fund's Impact Report

The "Hotspot" Funding Model Founded in 2007, the Freedom Fund seeks to streamline anti-trafficking philanthropy. By identifying "hotspots" where modern day enslavement is particularly endemic, the Freedom Fund targets specific areas with tailored pro

Watch and Share the Trailer for "Ghost Fleet"

As many as 4,000 forced laborers work in Thailand supporting the global seafood industry. "Ghost Fleet," an upcoming film by Vulcan Productions, tells the story of these workers. It also focuses on the abolitionist determined to free them. Don't forg