by Free the Slaves | Jan 13, 2022 | Advocacy, Kenya, Thought Leadership
The Elkes Impact Awards were established in recognition of the tremendous work local advocate survivors and civil society organizations are doing in their communities. Local survivors and organizations too often do not receive widespread acknowledgment of their work,...
by Free the Slaves | Dec 14, 2021 | Advocacy, Middle East and North Africa, Thought Leadership
It’s been a busy past three months! The Freedom from Slavery Forum held three regional events focusing on Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa, and the combined regions of North America, Europe, and the Caribbean. This concluded the series of 2021 regional...
by Free the Slaves | Nov 29, 2021 | Advocacy, FTS Updates
Due to the sharp rise in cases and uncertainty associated with the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, Free the Slaves is announcing the postponement of the global Freedom from Slavery Forum in Marrakesh, Morocco. The Forum, scheduled for December 5-8, would have...
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 Free the Slaves | Oct 12, 2021 | Advocacy, COVID-19, India, Nepal, Philippines, Vietnam
Anti-slavery movement leaders across Asia convened virtually via Zoom in August at the first-ever Freedom from Slavery Forum – Asia to discuss issues most pertinent to the continent and set priorities for next year around the theme of “Resilience and Resistance...
