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Freedom from Slavery Forum Ambassadorship

Freedom from Slavery Forum Ambassadorship

My name is Grace Kalekye, and I am a passionate advocate against Human Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery. In 2022, I had the honor of being elected as the most impactful Survivor Advocate by the Elkes Impact Award and Free the Slaves. I was recognized for exposing...

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Free the Slaves and Chab Dai Coalition Take a Stand Against Modern Slavery as Partners in Cambodia

Free the Slaves and Chab Dai Coalition Take a Stand Against Modern Slavery as Partners in Cambodia

We are excited to announce a partnership between Free the Slaves and the Chab Dai Coalition of Cambodia. Chab Dai Coalition is an alliance of organizations working together to end human trafficking in the country. This announcement marks an important milestone in the fight against modern-day slavery. It helps shed light on these issues and bring resources to those in need, but it will serve as a reminder that there are people out there who care and are willing to take action.

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Support FTS through the CFC!

Support FTS through the CFC!

Here are 3 reasons why you should support Free the Slaves through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) : Liberation - Your pledge can literally help us #FreetheSlaves! By donating to FTS, your funds can help support our work in liberating enslaved people in places like...

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The Elkes Impact Awards: First Edition 2021

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...

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How You Can Change the World in 90 Seconds

It must have seemed like an impossible challenge more than 150 years ago, that the moral imperative to end the slave trade and injustice it inflicted on Africans could actually succeed. Back then, slavery was considered ethically acceptable and economically necessary....

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Mata Traders and Their Artisans

Submitted by Mata TradersWith its many layers of outsourcing and subcontracting, the fashion industry’s complex supply chain allows for little transparency and accountability of retailers, factories, or governments.  Between the tangled sourcing system, downward...

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No Trivial Sum Donated by Pacific Northwest Group

$5,000. That’s the donation milestone reached recently by a dedicated group of trivia-night participants at a weekly gathering in PulIman, Washington. It’s evidence that a long-term commitment can make a meaningful difference in ending slavery. We first introduced you...

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Judaism in Action Project Launches this Week

Judaism is deeply connected to the themes of slavery and freedom. The enslavement of Jews during biblical times—and their exodus—has become a central narrative for Jewish people and others who have found hope in it. That’s why Free the Slaves is proud to host new...

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FTS Talks About Modern-day Slavery with VOA News

Free the Slaves is spreading the word about global trafficking on global TV and radio. FTS Executive Director Maurice Middleberg was a guest on the most recent edition of "On the Line," broadcast worldwide by the Voice of America.  Even though slavery was abolished,...

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Watch #standwithme Online and Support FTS

If you can invest just one hour to learn about modern-day slavery and what can be done to end it, you should watch the new documentary film #standiwithme. After premiering in 30 U.S. cities earlier this year, the movie is now available to watch online. People who...

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Uniting World Religions to Combat Slavery

If the battle against slavery hasn't reached your faith community yet, it may be coming soon. A major global faith initiative to end modern-day slavery is taking root. Leading religious representatives and the Walk Free Foundation signed a groundbreaking agreement...

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February 27th: Shine a Light on Slavery Day

Get your red markers ready. This Thursday is Shine a Light on Slavery Day! On February 27th, you can become a part of the international movement to end slavery by signaling to the world that you won’t stand for it. Here's how you can take action to stand for freedom...

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Changing Attitudes about Slavery in India

Arriving at the low caste section of Muchkudi village in northern Karnataka, we were ushered into the meeting space in a tiny Hindu temple. About 60 of us were packed closely together, and the infant sitting beside me gently touched my arm, probably to see what this...

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Educating India’s Children to Avoid Slavery

Trickery cuts a wide swath in India’s impoverished communities. People often leave home in search of work, and many find themselves being trafficked instead. FTS frontline partner MSEMVS aims to change that. And young people are at the heart of the strategy. The goal...

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Child street beggars are often enslaved

It's a jumble of memories that encompass my year living in Indonesia: the shock of a sudden, torrential downpour, the flashing colors of a traditional jaipong dancer, the incessant beeping of a thousand motorbikes at rush hour, the lush smells of the dozens of food...

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Forced Marriage Focus at London Conference

A newly recognized form of slavery is gaining attention among activists, thought leaders and philanthropists. It is forced marriage, and it's a problem in many parts of the world. FTS Co-founder Kevin Bales will be discussing forced marriage and other aspects of the...

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