We know it’s shocking that slavery still exists. You can find out more information about modern slavery in your country or region in the Global Slavery Index. Other good resources include the US State Department TIP (Trafficking in Persons) report, and the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Global Report on Trafficking in Persons.
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What is the definition of modern slavery?
Many people think slavery ended over a hundred years ago, but slavery still exists – trapping tens of millions of people throughout the world, despite the practice being illegal everywhere. Someone trapped in modern slavery lives in fear, suffers constant exploitation, and has no way of escape. For a detailed description of modern slavery, please visit our Learn section.
Is your campaigning making a difference?
The impact of years of effective, informed and sophisticated campaigning has been impressive. Our approach to sustainable freedom, securing change towards a world in which slavery no longer thrives, means preventing slavery for years and generations to come. You can view our successes here.
How can I get involved?
Thank you for interest in getting involved with Freedom United. The support of community members like you is what powers the work we do. An easy way to get involved is by signing petitions for the campaigns that mean the most to you and sharing with friends, family, and colleagues so they can do the same. Your […]
Where are you based
We are a U.S. registered charity formed out of Raleigh, NC, however, our staff is fully remote, working from different countries including Rwanda, Canada, India, Belize, and across the U.S. We may be a small team of less than 10 but we are based across three continents! You can learn more about our team here: […]
Comment Policy
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Privacy Policy
Freedom United is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, USA, telephone +1 984 500 3725 (“Freedom United,” “we,” or “us”). We value and respect your concerns about privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we use, disclose and protect the personal information of people who use our website or otherwise join or […]
Can I interview someone from Freedom United?
If you are a member of the media and would like to request an interview with one of our team members, please contact us at [email protected]. For student requests, we thank you for your interest in Freedom United. Unfortunately, due to the large number of requests we receive from students, we are unable to provide interviews. […]
How was Freedom United started?
Freedom United is the new name for the anti-slavery organization formerly known as WalkFree.org. Audacity Factory, a USA-based collaborative, took over leadership of the organization from the Australia-based Minderoo Foundation in 2016. After listening to our community of 8 million supporters, we realized a new brand and website was needed to expand our efforts and […]