by Free the Slaves | Jan 16, 2014 | Take Action
Two years ago, President Barack Obama delivered the longest presidential speech on slavery since Abraham Lincoln. In his address to the Clinton Global Initiative he committed to three steps to strengthen the fight against human trafficking. First, he promised to...
by Free the Slaves | Jan 13, 2014 | Haiti, Slavery in the News
Haiti’s devastating earthquake hit on January 12, 2010. It affected everyone in Haiti, and continues to affect those who lost friends and family as well as homes and businesses. While significant money and effort have been marshaled to rebuild, much remains to be...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Jan 10, 2014 | Take Action
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE SATURDAY, JANUARY 11: Plymouth Church will be hosting a benefit concert for Free the Slaves. Join an all-star lineup, including The Impressions, Naomi Shelton, members of The Dap-Kings, The Gospel Queens and the Inspirational Voices of the...
by Free the Slaves | Jan 9, 2014 | Congo, Slavery in the News
This year brings a remarkable opportunity to a country that has been gripped by conflict for decades. With the M23 rebels vanquished, slavery can become a new focus for building lasting peace and prosperity for all in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Jan 6, 2014 | Brazil, Congo, FTS Updates, Ghana, Haiti, India, Nepal
It’s an ancient abuse. But it persists throughout the world today. Slavery remains one of the greatest human rights challenges of history. Modern-day slavery looks different than the sailing ships and shackles we learned about in high school history class. Today, it’s...