by Staff | Oct 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Nominations are now being accepted for the best local advocate survivor and the most impactful local organization in combating modern slavery in their local communities. Nominations are due by November 10, 2021. Dan Elkes is a visionary leader who established the...
by Staff | Oct 22, 2020 | Advocacy
The ATEST Coalition, which includes Free the Slaves, has signed on to this open letter about the impact of QAnon on anti-trafficking work. An open letter to Candidates, the Media, Political Parties, and Policymakers: As survivors, service providers, human and labor...
by Staff | Sep 9, 2020 | FTS Updates
Free the Slaves is honored that two exceptional anti-trafficking experts have agreed to join our board of directors. Davina Durgana and Karen Stauss will help shape innovative anti-slavery strategies as we enter our third decade as an organization. Davina Durgana is...
by Staff | Jan 1, 2020 | Advocacy, Become an Abolitionist, Brazil, Congo, Dominican Republic, Faith in Action, FTS Updates, Ghana, Haiti, I Am the Change, India, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation, Senegal, Take Action, Thought Leadership
The year 2020 brings several important anniversaries. It’s the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Palermo Protocol, the landmark treaty to confront modern forms of slavery worldwide. It’s the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, the...
by Staff | Nov 29, 2019 | I Am the Change, Slavery-Free Commerce
There’s a lot of discussion about the social and economic impact of Black Friday and the holiday shopping rush. Last year, Americans spent over $1 trillion buying holiday gifts. But what if even a fraction of that holiday spending could also reduce poverty,...
