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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

Understand How Trafficking Victims are Shamed

Do you remember the last time you saw a story in your local news about illicit activities at a massage parlor? What you might not have realized is that many of the women in the photos are actually human trafficking victims. Instead of being protected

Honor National Freedom Day

Celebrate National Freedom Day February 1st is National Freedom Day in the United States. National Freedom Day is celebrated because on February 1st, 1865 Abraham Lincoln signed the joint resolution from the House and the Senate that eventually becam

Ghost Fleet is Now in Theaters

#GhostFleetFilm opens this weekend! Thank you for your interest in Ghost Fleet! Ghost Fleet follows a small group of activists who risk their lives on remote Indonesian islands to find justice and freedom for the enslaved fishermen who feed the world

Understand Global Supply Chains with a Free Online Course

Register for "Decent Work in Global Supply Chains" Understanding supply chains can be difficult. For example, that independent shop you love might mix and package their own vanilla-scented skin cream. However, where did the vanilla come from? Was it

Volunteer for an Anti-Trafficking Organization on International Volunteer Day

In 1986, the UN General Assembly named December 5th International Volunteer Day. Today is a day for "volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities." If you have been

Install Buycott On Your Smartphone

Vote With Your Wallet Buycott is a mobile app that helps you purchase ethically sourced products. Buycott scans a product's UPC barcode and lets you know whether it has been produced with enslaved labor. The app is crowdsourced, so it is continually

Fight Child Labor In India

Child Labor Free Jaipur (CLFJ) CLFJ is a partnership between civil society organizations, local communities in the Indian state of Rajasthan, child rights activists, funding agencies, and leading businesses and industry organizations. Together, these

Cook a Fair Trade Inspired Dinner

For many of us in the Northern Hemisphere the weather is warming up. Enjoy some backyard sunshine while grilling up some fair trade inspired recipes. Or, cook for your family indoors and feature a fair trade desert. Whatever you decide, practice a sl

Plan a Self-Care Day with Fair Trade Items

Self-Care is a needed and necessary part of a healthy lifestyle. We here at End Slavery Now encourage you to take time for yourself while also doing your part to fight against modern day enslavement. Many items used for self-care--like essential oils