by Terry FitzPatrick | Jul 27, 2015 | Advocacy, Slavery-Free Commerce
Two House members known for trailblazing support of anti-slavery laws introduced a new measure Monday that would require large corporations to publicly disclose if they are taking steps to prevent human trafficking, modern-day slavery and child labor in their products...
by Free the Slaves | Feb 23, 2015 | Slavery-Free Commerce, Take Action
Question: what’s an anti-slavery activist doing at an environmental sustainability conference for businesses? Answer: getting the same corporations that are helping to protect air, water, wildlife and natural resources around the globe to also protect the world’s most...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Oct 21, 2013 | Take Action
Most Americans inadvertently finance trafficking and slavery through the products we buy every day – from cocoa and coffee to cars, computers, carpets, cell phones and clothing. A new website, launched today, helps consumers, investors, policymakers and companies...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Oct 14, 2011 | FTS Updates, Take Action
There’s slavery in every shopping mall in America. From cocoa, coffee and clothing—to cars, computers and cell phones—many products sold in the U.S. are tainted by slavery. Sometimes it’s sweatshop slavery where goods are manufactured. Other times,...
