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Forum on Talibe National Day in Parcelles Assainies, Senegal

Forum on Talibe National Day in Parcelles Assainies, Senegal

by | May 7, 2026

In Senegal, communities are coming together to confront one of the most visible yet complex forms of child exploitation: forced street begging among talibé children. A recent forum in Parcelles Assainies brought religious leaders, local authorities, civil society, and community members into a shared conversation about responsibility, root causes, and solutions. Moving beyond dialogue, the forum marked a shift toward coordinated action, with a clear plan to strengthen accountability, support Quranic schools, and protect children with dignity.

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FTS Brings Survivor-Centered Expertise to the Philippines’ Midterm Review on Child Labor

FTS Brings Survivor-Centered Expertise to the Philippines’ Midterm Review on Child Labor

by | Apr 1, 2026

Every child deserves to be a Batang Malaya, free to learn, play, and grow without exploitation. At the Midterm Assessment of the Philippine Program Against Child Labor, Free the Slaves joined government, civil society, and international partners to examine progress, confront ongoing challenges, and strengthen the path toward eliminating child labor. This blog highlights key insights from the assessment and the role of survivor-centered and community-based approaches in building a more effective national response.

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My Freedom Day 2026 – 10 Year Anniversary

My Freedom Day 2026 – 10 Year Anniversary

by | Mar 10, 2026

To mark the 10th anniversary of CNN’s #MyFreedomDay campaign, Free the Slaves collaborated with youth advocates across the Caribbean to highlight both milestones achieved and the urgent need for survivors and young people with disabilities to have a seat at the table in shaping the policies designed to protect them.

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Alliance 8.7 – 10 Years of Partnership and Action, Side Event at the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour

Alliance 8.7 – 10 Years of Partnership and Action, Side Event at the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour

by | Feb 24, 2026

At the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, Alliance 8.7 marked ten years of partnership with a forward-looking conversation about what it will take to turn commitments into real protection for children. Governments, employers, workers’ representatives, international agencies, business leaders, and survivor advocates came together around a shared truth: progress is possible, but only sustained, coordinated, and survivor-centered action will close the gap between promises and impact.

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From Research to Action: Advancing Change for Child Domestic Workers in Kathmandu

From Research to Action: Advancing Change for Child Domestic Workers in Kathmandu

by | Feb 24, 2026

In Kathmandu, thousands of children work behind closed doors as domestic workers, largely unseen and unprotected. A new report from Free the Slaves and CWISH Nepal brings their experiences into focus and examines the structural forces that sustain child domestic labor. But research alone is not enough. This work moves beyond documentation to action, engaging employers, civil society, local government, and children themselves to drive coordinated change rooted in evidence and lived experience.

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The 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labor Fails to Deliver For and With Survivors of Child Labor

The 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labor Fails to Deliver For and With Survivors of Child Labor

by | Feb 14, 2026

Global commitments to end child labor continue to grow, yet the people most affected remain largely excluded from shaping the solutions. Reflecting on the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labor in Marrakech, this piece examines the gap between intention and practice and asks a fundamental question: can lasting progress be achieved if survivor voices are not part of the decisions that affect their lives?

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Climate Change and Human Exploitation in Antigua and Barbuda

Climate Change and Human Exploitation in Antigua and Barbuda

by | Feb 9, 2026

Climate change in Antigua and Barbuda is not only an environmental crisis, it is a human one. When hurricanes destroy livelihoods and droughts strain food and water supplies, families are pushed toward unsafe work, displacement, and increased risk of exploitation. New research highlights how climate pressures are creating conditions where human trafficking and abuse can take root, and points to urgent steps needed to protect communities before harm occurs.

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How Budhiram Helped His Community Say No to Trafficking

How Budhiram Helped His Community Say No to Trafficking

by | Jan 12, 2026

When survivors are given knowledge, support, and the chance to lead, entire communities become safer.
In Bhadohi district, survivor leader Budhiram transformed his own experience of exploitation into action, helping rescue trapped workers, stop traffickers from returning, and build a culture of safe migration that now protects his village.

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Migrant Vigilance Committees: A Sustainable Model for Migrant Safety

Migrant Vigilance Committees: A Sustainable Model for Migrant Safety

by | Dec 15, 2025

Across communities in India, Migrant Vigilance Committees are helping families move from fear to informed action. Through community-led monitoring and practical tools like SAFE TIPS, Free the Slaves and local partners are strengthening safer migration pathways while empowering parents, protecting workers, and ensuring that migration decisions are rooted in knowledge, dignity, and choice.

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From Knowledge to Action: Strengthening Bolivia’s Network Against Trafficking and Forced Labor

From Knowledge to Action: Strengthening Bolivia’s Network Against Trafficking and Forced Labor

by | Dec 15, 2025

In October 2025, Free the Slaves partnered with Conexión and the Bolivian Network Against Trafficking and Smuggling of Persons to strengthen national responses to labor trafficking and forced labor. Through a hybrid training process combining virtual learning, in-person workshops, and ongoing mentorship, civil society organizations across Bolivia built practical tools, shared strategies, and deepened coordination to better identify victims and protect rights.

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FTS and DOJ–IACAT Convene National Roundtable to Strengthen Action Against Labor Trafficking in the Philippines

FTS and DOJ–IACAT Convene National Roundtable to Strengthen Action Against Labor Trafficking in the Philippines

by | Dec 5, 2025

A multi-sectoral roundtable convened by Free the Slaves and the DOJ–Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking brought together government agencies, civil society, international partners, and survivor leaders to strengthen the Philippines’ response to labor trafficking. The discussion highlighted evolving trafficking trends, operational challenges, and survivor-led recommendations that will guide future inter-agency collaboration and national strategies.

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