by Terry FitzPatrick | Feb 13, 2013 | Take Action
The U.S. Senate has reauthorized the cornerstone legislation that guides the federal government’s efforts to combat human trafficking and modern-day slavery. Reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) passed with overwhelming bipartisan support....
by Free the Slaves | Feb 8, 2013 | Take Action
With one big push – NOW — the anti-slavery movement can get the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) through the U.S. Senate. A vote is scheduled for Monday to attach the TVPA as an amendment to the Violence Against Women Act. Please call, e-mail, Tweet or...
by Free the Slaves | Feb 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Editor’s Note: An op-ed by Free the Slaves Director of Programs Karen Stauss was published over the weekend by the Huffington Post, in a special section they called “Slavery Sunday.” Here is her commentary and photos from a recent visit to our...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Jan 11, 2013 | Take Action
Here are three things you can do today to help fight modern-day slavery. 1. Get Smart. Read-up on the very latest developments in the global movement to end modern day slavery. FTS Co-founder Kevin Bales helps present a situation report on slavery’s global...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Dec 12, 2012 | Slavery in the News, Take Action
A roadmap to strengthen America’s efforts to combat modern slavery was delivered to the White House today. It’s called “The Path to Freedom.” It’s filled with dozens of specific recommendations for the Obama administration’s second term. The report was prepared by the...
