by Terry FitzPatrick | Jun 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
There are few things more fundamental in life than marriage. It is the foundation of family. It provides legal and cultural structure for society. There is growing recognition, however, that for many women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC or...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Jun 28, 2013 | Congo
Mining is a key source of export income for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC or Congo). Minerals such as tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold are shipped to industrialized nations for use in electronics, jewelry, manufacturing and many other industries. Congo’s...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Jun 24, 2013 | Slavery in the News
Tomorrow brings a great opportunity to lean about the scope and impact of a hidden form of modern-day slavery: domestic servitude. The Organization of American States (OAS) is conducting a policy roundtable to raise awareness and promote solutions. The policy...
by Maurice Middleberg | Jun 7, 2013 | FTS Updates, Take Action
We received terrific news today from our friends at the End It Movement, as they wrap up their campaign. From January 1 through April 9, young activists mobilized across the country to shine a light on modern-day slavery. They raised awareness on a large scale and...
by Terry FitzPatrick | May 3, 2013 | FTS Updates, Take Action
Great news from Hollywood this week: We’ve learned that the mtvU Against Our Will Campaign has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award! The campaign has been honored in the “New Approaches” category, in recognition of its innovative techniques to build awareness about...
