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Become a Modern Day Abolitionist

On June 19th, 1865 Union soldiers landed on the island of Galveston, Texas and told the enslaved people who lived there that the war had ended and they were free. The celebration that followed is the oldest known celebration that commemorates the end

Learn How Healthcare Professionals Can Fight Human Trafficking

Heal Trafficking is an interdisciplinary, nonprofit organization dedicated to health, education, advocacy, and the training of healthcare professionals about human trafficking. Heal Trafficking believes that human trafficking is as much a public heal

Celebrate United Nations Day

Celebrate United Nations Day Tuesday, 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 th

Spread the Word to End Slavery on International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

Spread the World to End Slavery on International Day for the Abolition of Slavery (UN) 40.3 million people are enslaved in the world today—1 in 4 those enslaved are children. Help bring awareness to the issue of slavery in the world today by educatin

Celebrate National Freedom Day

Celebrate National Freedom Day February 1st, 2018 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

Urge the U.S. Senate to Bring SOAR to the Floor

Urge the U.S. Senate to Bring SOAR to the Floor SOAR is H.R. 767, the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Act of 2018 will allow health care providers to identify potential human trafficking victims, refer victims to service agenci

Celebrate World Environment Day with a Fair Trade Purchase

World Environment Day (WED) occurs on the 5th of June every year, and is the United Nation's principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment. First held in 1974, it has been a flagship campaign for raising

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

Learn About Prison Labor

In late August and early September of 2018, inmates in correctional facilities across the United States went on strike to demand improvements in their quality of life. Many have refused to work or eat in order to draw attention to poor prison conditi

Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

This fun holiday is celebrated by many people around the world. Most likely it's because when we think of pirates we think of adventure on the high seas, sandy beaches, and the spirit of freedom. Or maybe it's the rum.  Unfortunately many of those wh