by Free the Slaves | Mar 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
Human Trafficking – FULL V5 from Jeth Weinrich on Vimeo. Katie Ford is the CEO of the Katie Ford Foundation. Formerly the Global Ambassador for Free the Slaves and the CEO of Ford Models, Inc., Ford is an influential activist in the anti-slavery movement. Here,...
by Free the Slaves | Sep 28, 2010 | Slavery in the News
Global Nations Inquirer: Indie film tackles human trafficking to Sabah: “The issue on human trafficking is like a song whose lyrics and melody everyone knows but which still remains unsung. Unknown to most city dwellers, even in the Philippines, human...
by Free the Slaves | Sep 28, 2010 | Slavery in the News
The New York Times recently published a profile on boxing champion and newly-minted Philippine congressman, Manny Pacquiao. Back in August, we wrote about Mr. Pacquiao’s dedication to eradicating modern day slavery. He gave a stirring speech at an...
by Free the Slaves | Sep 16, 2010 | Slavery in the News
The Philippine government rescued 268 victims of human trafficking Wednesday night. Justice Secretary Leila De Lima made the announcement at a press conference this morning, Philippine news network GMA reported today. The raids were conducted with the cooperation of...
by Free the Slaves | Aug 26, 2010 | Slavery in the News
As Congressman of the Sarangani province in the Philippines, boxing champion Manny Pacquiao seems to be making the eradication of slavery and human trafficking a high priority. In July, about a month after being sworn into the House of Representatives, Pacquiao spoke...
