by Romcy Madronio | Feb 4, 2025 | Philippines
After the 79th UN General Assembly, how can the Philippines adapt to eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking? “The Pact for the Future, the Global Digital Compact, and the Declaration on Future Generations open the door to new opportunities and untapped...
by Romcy Madronio | Dec 6, 2024 | Philippines
Modern slavery, including forced labor, human trafficking, forced marriage, and other forms of exploitation, continues to affect millions worldwide. In the Philippines, an estimated 859,000 people are trapped in exploitative circumstances, according to the 2023 Global...
by Romcy Madronio | Nov 22, 2024 | Advocacy, Philippines
Modern slavery remains one of the most pressing human rights challenges of our time, requiring collaboration across generations and sectors to drive meaningful change. At Free the Slaves, we believe in the power of youth to lead the way in raising awareness and...
by Romcy Madronio | Aug 20, 2024 | Community Liberation Initiative, Movement Building, Philippines, Survivor Engagement
In mid-June, Free the Slaves held a two-day training session in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, as part of our Community Liberation Initiative. This effort was designed to empower survivors of human trafficking to expand their influence and deepen their impact in their...
by Romcy Madronio | Jun 21, 2024 | Community Liberation Initiative, Philippines
Empowering Barangay Culiat to Combat Child Labor in the Philippines Modern slavery is an insidious reality that continues to affect millions worldwide, manifesting through forced labor, human trafficking, and the exploitation of children. In the Philippines, these...
